Windows 3.1 Cannot Run on a Novell Nondedicated File Server

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q83902 
 this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

    SUMMARY

    The Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 cannot be run on a Novell nondedicated server. A nondedicated server is a computer that operates as both a server and a workstation at the same time.

    The following are two possible workarounds:

    • Run Windows 3.1 on all workstations, and run Windows 3.0 in real mode on the nondedicated server.
    • Purchase another computer to be a dedicated server.

    MORE INFORMATION

    Novell NetWare allows a server machine to double as a workstation. In this case, the server is called a nondedicated file server. However, no extended or expanded memory is available to the workstation, and Windows 3.0 can run in real mode only. Windows 3.1 does not have a real mode and therefore cannot be run on a nondedicated file server. For more information, query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

       win31 real stable
    Nondedicated servers are available with the following Novell products: 

       ELS Level I           (4 users)
   ELS Level II          (8 users)
   Advanced NetWare 286  (100 users)
    A dedicated file server functions as a file server only. A dedicated file server is preferable because the processor time is not split between the workstation functions and the requirements of the file server.

    REFERENCES

    "NetWare Buyer's Guide," Winter 1990

    • KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbprb
    KBSubcategory: win31 winboot
    Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 non-dedicated novell net ware
    3rdparty

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    Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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