File Transfer Using Zmodem Protocol Hangs HyperTerminal
Article ID: 129515
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006
APPLIES TO
This article was previously published under Q129515
SYMPTOMS
When you transfer a file to another computer in HyperTerminal using the
Zmodem protocol, HyperTerminal seems to stop responding (hang).
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if either of the following conditions are met:
- The filename begins with a backslash (\).
- The filename is C:.
RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods:
- Use another protocol, such as Xmodem, to transfer the file in Hyper-
Terminal.
- Rename the file.
MORE INFORMATION
When the situation described in the "Symptoms" section occurs, Hyper-
Terminal generates a fault that is passed to the Windows 95 exception
handler. The Windows 95 exception handler determines that the fault should
be handled by HyperTerminal and passes the fault back. The fault is passed
back and forth in an internal loop until there is a stack overflow.
Additional query words: upload ymodem ymodemg ymodem-g hyperterm
Keywords: KB129515