Error Message: Host Disconnected Due to Idle Timeout

Last reviewed: April 26, 1996
Article ID: Q136007

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the CompuServe provider for Microsoft Exchange, your connection may be terminated approximately 15 minutes after you start the session. When this occurs, you receive the following error message:

   Host disconnected due to idle timeout

CAUSE

CompuServe disconnects you after 15 minutes of inactivity.

RESOLUTION

To avoid being disconnected, do not allow 15 minutes to pass with no activity.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win95 exchange
Additional reference words: 95 XCLNWin95 XProCIS

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Last reviewed: April 26, 1996
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