No Detection of Parallel Device Contention in Windows 3.1 (94214)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q94214

SUMMARY

Windows 3.1 does not detect device contention on parallel devices in a default installation. If this feature is required in your installation, download the file VPD386.EXE from the Internet.

MORE INFORMATION

In Windows 3.0 and 3.0a, VPD.386 is used for parallel device contention. In Windows for Workgroups 3.1, VPD.386 (included with the product) allows the detection of parallel device contention.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:KB94214
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