Article: Q103361
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbprint kbPrinting
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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In Windows NT, if you lose your connection to a network printer and it
is set as the default printer, 16-bit Windows-based applications may
load significantly slower than usual or appear to hang completely.
When 16-bit Windows-based applications, such as Write, attempt to
load, they may search for a printer. If the printer is a network
printer and the connection has been broken, the application may load
very slowly or appear to hang.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, install a local printer and set it as the default,
reestablish the network connection, or remove the network connection entirely.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Problem
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1. In Print Manager, connect to a network printer and set it as your default
printer.
2. Close Print Manager and return to Program Manager.
3. Open Write from the Accessories group twice.
NOTE: The reason for doing this twice is that if no other 16-bit Windows-based
applications have been loaded, the first launch of Write will take longer
because it has to load the 16-bit Windows Subsystem.
4. Notice the time Write takes to load.
5. Close all instances of Write.
6. Unplug the network cable from the network card.
NOTE: Consult with your Network Administrator before removing any network
hardware.
7. Restart Write and notice the extra time it takes to load.
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Version : 3.1 4.0
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