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  Microsoft(R) Product Support Services Application Note (Text File)
        WW1194: WINDOWS(R) 95 NETWORKING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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                                                   Revision Date: 8/95
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The following information applies to Microsoft Windows 95.

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1.  Q. What can I do to fix the sporadic network problems I am
       experiencing?

    A. There may be a problem between the network adapter and the
       protected-mode driver. Use the following four steps to test the
       real-mode driver:

       1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
          Control Panel.
       
       2. Double-click the Network icon.
       
       3. On the Configuration tab, click the network adapter, and
          then click Properties.
       
       4. On the Driver Type tab, click the "Real mode (16-bit) NDIS
          driver" option.

       If you continue to have problems, use Device Manager to change
       the IRQ, I/O address, and RAM address settings for the network
       adapter.

2.  Q. Why can't I see another Windows 95-based computer on the
       network?

    A. In order to connect to another Windows 95-based computer, that
       computer must have the "File and printer sharing for Microsoft
       Networks" network component installed.

3.  Q. How do I connect to an IBM(R) LAN Server computer?

    A. To connect to an IBM LAN Server computer, you must have the
       Microsoft Client For Microsoft Networks network component
       installed.
    
4.  Q. Each time I log in I am asked for a password. Is there a way to
       prevent this?

    A. If you do not want to be prompted for a password, set your
       primary network logon to Windows Logon. To do so, use the
       following six steps:
    
       1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood,
          and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
       
       2. On the Configuration tab, click Windows Logon in the Primary
          Network Logon box, then click OK.
       
       3. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click No.
       
       4. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
          Control Panel.
       
       5. Double-click the Passwords icon.
       
       6. On the Change Passwords tab, click the Change Windows
          Password button, click OK, then set a blank password.

5.  Q. Why can't I see a Windows for Workgroups 3.11-based computer on
       the network when I use the IPX/SPX network protocol as my only
       network protocol?

    A. The Windows for Workgroups-based computer uses a frame type of
       802.3. You must change the frame type of the IPX/SPX network
       protocol on your computer to match. To do so, use the following
       three steps:

       1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood,
          and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
       
       2. On the Configuration tab, click the IPX/SPX-compatible
          network protocol, and then click Properties.
       
       3. On the Advanced tab, click Frame Type in the Property box,
          and then click the appropriate frame type in the Value box.
       
6.  Q. The TCP/IP network protocol doesn't work with Novell(R) ODI
       drivers. What can I do?

    A. Make sure that the Ethernet_II frame type is listed in the
       Net.cfg file. For additional information, please see the
       following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

          ARTICLE-ID:  Q129726
          TITLE:       TCP/IP Requires Ethernet_II Frame Type for 
                       ODI Driver

7.  Q. Is WinPopUp installed in Windows 95?

    A. Yes, if you install either the Microsoft Client for Microsoft
       Networks or the Microsoft Client for NetWare(R) Networks
       component, WinPopUp is installed in the Windows folder.
    
8.  Q. How do I run NetDDE programs (such as Microsoft Chat) in
       Windows 95?

    A. To run NetDDE programs in Windows 95, you must add a shortcut
       for Netdde.exe to the Startup group. To do so, use the
       following four steps:

       1. Use the right mouse button to click an empty space on the
          taskbar, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
       
       2. On the Start Menu Programs tab, click Add.
       
       3. Use the Create Shortcut Wizard to create a shortcut for
          Netdde.exe in the Windows folder.
       
       4. After you create the shortcut, restart your computer.

                                   

