DEC Pathworks Has DDE Problems with Wall Data Rumba

ID: Q82335

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you perform dynamic data exchange (DDE) with Wall Data Rumba over a Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Pathworks network, the applications may cause Microsoft Windows to terminate abruptly.

CAUSE

The problem has been narrowed down to the NETBIOS provided by DEC not working properly when using gateways.

WORKAROUND

Adding *vnetbios to the SYSTEM.INI [386Enh] network= line, may resolve the problem.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact DEC.

The DEC product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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