Article: Q72874
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
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Last Modified: 03-OCT-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft recommends that you DO NOT install for "No Network" if a
Windows-supported network is actually installed.
MORE INFORMATION
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The VNETBIOS and DOSNET devices automatically detect if they are necessary, and
do not load if a network is not installed. They are always specified as a
default in case Windows is installed for No Network, but a network is actually
present.
A case in which this could occur is when Windows 3.0 is installed while the
network is not loaded. Windows Setup does not detect a network, so it installs
for No Network. When the network is later activated, VNETBIOS and DOSNET detect
the network presence and prevent compatibility problems. However, no network
functionality is present without a Windows network driver installed.
Additionally, the system cannot print through a network- redirected printer port
if Windows is not specifically installed for a network.
Files Installed When No Network Is Selected
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*vnetbios The Enhanced-Mode Virtual NetBios Driver
*dosnet The Enhanced-Mode Virtual Redirector Driver
Switches Added When No Network Is Selected
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SYSTEM.INI [386Enh] network=*nvetbios, *dosnet
REFERENCES
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"Windows Resource Kit," version 3.0, page 128.
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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
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