Slow Shutdown When LM Announce Is Enabled

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1996
Article ID: Q159882
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release version 2

SYMPTOMS

When you shut down or use the Suspend/Resume feature in Windows 95 or Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) and you are connected to a network, the shutdown, suspend, or resume may seem to take a long time.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if LM Announce messages are being generated.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.

  2. Click File And Print Sharing For Microsoft Networks, and then click Properties.

  3. In the LM Announce box, click No.

  4. Click OK.

  5. When you are prompted, restart the computer.

KBCategory: kbenv kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: win95 osr2
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1996
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