Windows 3.0 Does Not Support Persistent Connections

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q89288
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

Network printer and drive connections made within the Windows 3.0 and 3.0a Control Panel and File Manager are not saved or automatically reconnected between Windows sessions.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem

  • Add the desired net connections to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or logon script.

    -or-

  • Upgrade Windows to Windows 3.1, which supports this functionality on most of the supported networks.

    -or-

  • Upgrade your network software to a version that allows this functionality.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows 3.1 calls this functionality "persistent connections."

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbusage kbprb
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 3.00a 3.00 novell lanman

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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