mjw@wasp.eng.ufl.edu (Michael J. Wohlgemuth) (01/03/91)
I have a user with a Zenith 386 running at 16 MHz, with 3 Mbytes of extended memory, Netware workstation shell version 3.01, and QEMM 5.1. When running in enhanced mode, and using Word Perfect 5.1, most of the times that he tries to access the floppy drive, he gets an error and the option to retry or cancel. Either way, he just gets the same error message back again. Any ideas as to what might cause this? Thanks Mike
aviator@athena.mit.edu (Joakim Karlsson) (01/03/91)
In article <1991Jan2.210740.20650@eng.ufl.edu> mjw@wasp.eng.ufl.edu (Michael J. Wohlgemuth) writes: >I have a user with a Zenith 386 running at 16 MHz, with 3 Mbytes of >extended memory, Netware workstation shell version 3.01, and >QEMM 5.1. When running in enhanced mode, and using Word Perfect 5.1, >most of the times that he tries to access the floppy drive, he >gets an error and the option to retry or cancel. Sorry, I can't help you. I also have problems with WordPerfect 5.1 and Windows 3.0. Here's my basic system set-up: 25 MHz Acer 1100 386, 4 MB, Logitech TrackMan (bus version), Lantastic (only as a redirector though), and Windows running in enhanced mode. Some of the problems I have: * If I start up windows, and then start up WordPerfect as a full screen DOS application, WordPerfect kills windows and exits straight to DOS when I exit a document via F7. * If I run WordPerfect from DOS before running windows, and then exit WordPerfect and run windows, windows does not recognize any mouse input. * The above two problems are without running the Lantastic software. If I start up Lantastic, enter windows, and then start up WordPerfect I keep getting the error "wp.fil (0) not found" [or something to that effect]. This error prohibits me from using, or even exiting, WordPerfect. If anyone has any clues on how I can get WordPerfect 5.1, Windows 3.0, and Lantastic to coexist peacefully, I would love to hear about it. Thanks...Joakim -- Joakim Karlsson | aviator@athena.mit.edu Flying Fanatic in Training | "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings"
dans@crpmks.UUCP (Dan Simoes ) (01/05/91)
In article <1991Jan2.210740.20650@eng.ufl.edu> mjw@wasp.eng.ufl.edu (Michael J. Wohlgemuth) writes: >I have a user with a Zenith 386 running at 16 MHz, with 3 Mbytes of >extended memory, Netware workstation shell version 3.01, and >QEMM 5.1. When running in enhanced mode, and using Word Perfect 5.1, >most of the times that he tries to access the floppy drive, he >gets an error and the option to retry or cancel. Either way, he >just gets the same error message back again. Any ideas as to what >might cause this? > >Thanks >Mike I don't know about Qemm, but there are two 'fixes' I've used with Win 3.0 and WP 5.1: a) get the updated disks from WP with bug fixes (number is 800-541-5096). b) in your PIF file, under options, specify /ne -- essentially, you're typing wp /ne at the command line. This disables WP from using extended memory. Hope these helped. Dan Dan Simoes dans@crpmks.UUCP (914) 785-2250 Manhattanville College '92 Disclaimer: my opinions are my own, natch. Quote: "Take me out tonight Because I want to hear music and I want to see light..." (The Smiths)
dana@hardy.hdw.csd.harris.com (Dan Aksel) (01/05/91)
In article <1991Jan2.210740.20650@eng.ufl.edu> mjw@wasp.eng.ufl.edu (Michael J. Wohlgemuth) writes: >I have a user with a Zenith 386 running at 16 MHz, with 3 Mbytes of >extended memory, Netware workstation shell version 3.01, and >QEMM 5.1. When running in enhanced mode, and using Word Perfect 5.1, >most of the times that he tries to access the floppy drive, he >gets an error and the option to retry or cancel. I have the identical problem. At first I thought it was PC-NFS related as my WP5.1 is on a network drive. Upon installing on my home system I discovered the same problem, so I believe the network is not causing the trouble. I observed 3 things: Problem less frequent if I close all windows and minimize the program manager as I start WP5.1. Problem is less frequent if you set a pif file with memory requirements of 0 and -1. Problem is very frequent if you escape to a DOS shell and then start WP5.1. Very Frequent = 99% of time. Frequent=90% of time Less frequent= 80% of time. I'm very busy right now and haven't taken the chance to chase this any further. I'm sure Bill Gates feels its a WP problem and I'm sure the WP people will say "It will be fixed for a $150 upgrade to WP for windows." ---- Sigh ---------- Dan Aksel
cgordon@vpnet.chi.il.us (gordon hlavenka) (01/06/91)
In article <1976@travis.csd.harris.com> dana@hardy.hdw.csd.harris.com (Dan Aksel) writes: >I'm sure Bill Gates feels its a WP problem and I'm sure the WP people will say >"It will be fixed for a $150 upgrade to WP for windows." This is in fact exactly what the WP people told me when I called them for help with this problem. They have no intention of making the non-WIN version of WP more "Windows-friendly". And I'm not a big enough fan of Windows to buy a product which _requires_ it... >---- Sigh Ditto. :-( ----------------------------------------------------- Gordon S. Hlavenka cgordon@vpnet.chi.il.us Disclaimer: Yeah, I said it. So what? -- ----------------------------------------------------- Gordon S. Hlavenka cgordon@vpnet.chi.il.us Disclaimer: Yeah, I said it. So what?
jwi@cbnewsj.att.com (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ) (01/08/91)
Just as a general commentary, I have worked with WP51 both under Windows and alone. 1. WordPerfect runs much faster alone than under windows. This is due partially to some Windows overhead, but mostly to the fact that there is less memory available under Windows. Use the /ws flag on the Wordperfect commmand line or set wp=/ws at the DOS command line to get WP to tell you what memory is available. This flag is not documented. 2. WordPerfect can handle much bigger files alone. The swapping seems to go up exponentially if you run out of space, and so the time goes up exponentially. 3. Don't use automatic backup -- it really can cause problems. If you must use it, set it to 30 minutes rather than 5 min. 4. Get the latest version of WP. The most recent program revisions are 8/20/90. The most recent printer revisions are 12/20/90. The new version of WordPerfect that is designed to run under Windows will be out this year. You might try that. Jim Winer -- jwi@mtfme.att.com -- Opinions not represent employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ "No, no: the purpose of language is to cast spells on other people ..." Lisa S Chabot