Re: Windows 95 not shutting down with Client Access for Win95 V3R1M2 and Nove

Kenneth,

In a message dated 97-08-29 14:26:53 EDT, you write:

> Frank wrote...
>  
>  > Using the latest version of Client 32 makes sense, but why does using
>  > Version A and running SCANDISK help? 
>  
>  IBM has stated that the CA/400 hasn't been tested with the OEM versions of
>  Windows/95. I was referring to the OEM version when I wrote Version B...
As
>  we have been deploying Windows/95 here at the ESD we have found that we
>  need to reinstall a non OEM version of Windows/95 (Version A) in order for
>  the Client 32 - Windows/95 mix to be reasonably stable.
>  
>  As for SCANDISK... We have found that if we ever have to shut down a
>  Windows/95 PC abnormally, that is we can't bring it down to the point
where
>  it says "You can now turn off the system", running SCANDISK seems to fix
>  problems that might have occurred by powering off the PC while files were
>  still open. 
>  
>  When I have a problem with programs abending or being unable to power down
>  correctly on my Win/95 desktop, 95% of the time after I run SCANDISK the
>  program will run correctly and I'm able to power down successfully. 
>  
>  I'm not exactly sure what SCANDISK does, but I like the results.

I would add that NT/Workstation allows you to set this up so that it runs the
next time you restart your computer, whether via power up or restart...

HTH,

Dean Asmussen
Enterprise Systems Consulting, Inc.
Fuquay-Varina, NC  USA
(Between Raleigh and Research Triangle Park)
E-Mail:  DAsmussen@AOL.COM

"There is no greater loan than a sympathetic ear." -- Frank Tyger
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