No Detection of Parallel Device Contention in Windows 3.1

 Last reviewed: May 1, 1997
Article ID: Q94214
3.10 3.11 WINDOWS kbhw kbenv

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

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 Windows Driver Library (WDL) on the Microsoft Download Service (MSDL) by dialing (425) 936-6735. (This self- extracting file is compressed and is uncompressed as VPD.386.)

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.

NOTE: The VPD.386 file that is available on the MSDL is intended for use with Windows version 3.1. This version cannot be used with Windows for Workgroups. If you are using Windows for Workgroups, use the VPD.386 file included with the product.

For additional information about using the Microsoft Download Service, query on "msdl and download" (without the quotation marks).

KBCategory: kbhw kbenv
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg win31
Additional reference words: 3.10

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Last reviewed: May 1, 1997
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