NET Command Returns Error in VM While Network Setup Is Active

ID: Q106714

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SUMMARY

When you are running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, the NET command is unavailable in MS-DOS virtual machines (VMs) if Network Setup is active.


MORE INFORMATION

When you run any NET command (other than NET/?) at the MS-DOS command prompt, the following error message is displayed:

Error 32: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

An error occurred accessing the security-settings file.
To run NET commands in an MS-DOS VM, first exit the Network Setup program in Windows for Workgroups.

Additional query words: 3.11

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 7, 1999
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