ID Number: Q65465
2.00
MS-DOS
Question:
When loading Enhanced DOS LAN Manager version 2.00, I am encountering
a strange situation. When I issue the NET START WORKSTATION command, I
receive a "Command Completed Successfully" message from the operating
system. The next network command issued (for example, NET USE)
produces the message, "Workstation not Started." If I then try to
start the workstation, I receive the "Workstation Already Started"
message. Why are these strange messages occurring?
Response:
This behavior may be the result of not having the API-support option
set. To correct this problem, use the Setup program to select the "Add
mailslot and API functions" option. This option is normally set by
default.
To restore API support, use the following steps:
1. Run Setup from within the LANMAN.DOS directory.
2. Choose the Options menu.
3. Choose Workstation...
4. Go to the third dialog screen.
5. Select the "Add mailslot and API functions" option.
6. Choose Exit and save.
7. Reboot.
When the option to support APIs is not set, many of the DOS LAN
Manager commands do not work properly because they depend on the DOS
LAN Manager API calls. One API is used to determine whether the
workstation has been started. Therefore, you may get the "Workstation
not Started" message, even when the workstation already has been
started. Please refer to Pages 76 and 77 of the "Microsoft LAN Manager
Installation Guide" for more information.