LAN Man 2.2c Diskless Client May Not Respond As Some Apps Run

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SYMPTOMS

If a Microsoft LAN Manager 2.2c diskless client starts MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 from a Windows NT version 3.51 remote boot server, and the TEMP and TMP environment variables point to drive C (which is really on the Windows NT 3.51 remote boot server), running some applications may cause the diskless workstation to stop responding. Pointing the TEMP and TMP environment variables to a network share on the Windows NT 3.51 boot server also causes the failure. These symptoms are displayed when you run applications such as Microsoft Publisher and Autodesk AutoCAD on the diskless client.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, point the TEMP and TMP environment variables to a local floppy disk drive, a RAM drive, or a share on a computer running Windows 95.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.