Persistent Connections and Windows for Workgroups

• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11
• Microsoft Workgroup Connections version 1.0

SUMMARY

If resource connections are persistent in Windows for Workgroups or Workgroup Connections, connecting to and disconnecting from resource connections in Windows for Workgroups and Workgroup Connections changes the list of persistent connections.

MORE INFORMATION

Disconnecting from a network drive is permanent, and removes it from the list of persistent connections. There is no one-time-only disconnect feature, although you can replace a persistent connection for one session with a temporary connection. This can only be done in Windows for Workgroups through the Connect Network and Connect Network Printer dialog boxes.

To use a resource for one session, without disrupting the persistent connection list, clear the selection of the Reconnect At Startup check box when connecting to that resource.

The CONNECT.DAT file contains a list of persistent connections. When starting the network, either from Windows Connections or Windows for Workgroups, this list is used to keep track of the connections. These connections are established when you either log on to the network in Windows Connections, or when Windows for Workgroups is started.

For example, if a persistent printer resource is set in Windows for Workgroups and is then disconnected from Windows Connections by using the NET command, the resource will not automatically reconnect when starting Windows for Workgroups.

Novell Users

You must log on to Novell before starting Windows for Workgroups for persistent connections to be established when starting Windows for Workgroups.