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MSDLC Hangs Computers Running Processor Speeds Over 66 MHz

Article ID: 128639

Article Last Modified on 12/8/2003

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.2
Microsoft Windows 3.1 Standard Edition
Microsoft LAN Manager 4.2 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q128639

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to load MSDLC.EXE in Windows or Windows for Workgroups with computer processors running at speeds greater than 66 MHz and initiate the host session, Microsoft Data Link Control (MSDLC) either does not respond to host commands or the processor stops responding (hangs) forcing a system reboot. MSDLC.EXE loads fine from MS-DOS.

CAUSE

The timer routine is not set properly for Pentium processors resulting in unnecessary network traffic. In addition, a FRMR routine ran due to the high network traffic. This is not appropriate for the Class II, CCB II protocol in the DLC stack. This causes the system to hang.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in MSDLC. A fix to this problem for Microsoft LAN Manager version 2.2 and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 is in development, but has not been regression- tested and may be destabilizing in production environments. Microsoft does not recommend implementing this fix at this time. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information on the availability of this fix.

Additional query words: prodnt prodlm22 2.20 2.2c win31x wfw wfwg

Keywords: KB128639