NET START from MS-DOS Prompt Can Hang Computer (91095)


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 Q91095

SYMPTOMS

If you start MS-DOS Prompt from Windows for Workgroups and use the NET START command, your machine may stop responding (hang). You also may be forced out of Windows for Workgroups and lose data from any open files in other applications.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft does not recommend that you use the NET START command inside of Windows for Workgroups. The NET START command should only be used before entering Windows for Workgroups.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB91095
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