WFWG May Momentarily Stop the Computer with Workgroup Mail (90330)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q90330

SYMPTOMS

If the same computer is operating as both the postoffice server and the browse master for a workgroup, the system may appear to stop responding (hang) when Workgroup Mail is active.

You may have to wait for as long as three to four minutes for the system to return to your control.

CAUSE

Windows for Workgroups dynamically elects a computer in a workgroup to act as the browse master for a period of time. If this computer happens to be the same computer that is acting as the postoffice server, performance may drop significantly when Mail is active.

WORKAROUND

If your computer is acting as the postoffice server and you are experiencing severe performance problems, add the following line to the [Network] section of the SYSTEM.INI file: 
   MaintainServerList=no
This setting prevents your computer from ever becoming the browse master. Note that this setting should only be used in extreme cases.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2003
Keywords:KB90330
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