Here is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from our support department. We've put our FAQ sheets on-line for you to read in your web browser.

General FAQ

Invisible LAN Revision History -- A brief description of what was added, changed, and fixed in each version of Invisible LAN software.

In the Year 2000... -- Find out why the world won't come to an end on January 1, 2000, and why your Invisible LAN software won't either.

How to Remove Invisible LAN for Windows 95/98/Me -- Follow these instructions if you want to remove Invisible LAN for Windows 95/98/Me from your computer.

How to Remove Invisible LAN for Windows 3.X -- Follow these instructions if you want to remove Invisible LAN for Windows 3.X from your computer.

How to Remove Invisible LAN for DOS -- Follow these instructions if you want to remove Invisible LAN for DOS from your computer.

Windows Me FAQ

Invisible LAN for Windows Me -- Introducing a special version of Invisible LAN for Windows Millennium Edition.

Upgrading from Windows 95/98 to Windows Me -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from Windows 95/98 to Windows Me.

Upgrading from Windows 3.X to Windows Me -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from Windows 3.X to Windows Me.

Upgrading from DOS to Windows Me -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from DOS to Windows Me.

Windows 98 FAQ

Patch for Windows 98 Second Edition -- This patch corrects a problem with running Windows 98 Second Edition on some laptop computers.

Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows 98 -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from Windows 95 to Windows 98.

Upgrading from Windows 3.X to Windows 98 -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from Windows 3.X to Windows 98.

Upgrading from DOS to Windows 98 -- Some things to keep in mind when upgrading your computer from DOS to Windows 98.

Windows 98 Beta Page -- Our experiences and observations running Invisible LAN on the Windows 98 Betas.

Windows 95 FAQ -- Setup and Configuration

Windows 95 Install Guide -- This guide gives you up to date and complete information on the Windows 95 install procedure. Version 1.1 includes more detailed information for PCMCIA users.

Establishing a Drive Mapping with Windows 95 -- Basic methods for establishing a drive mapping with Windows 95.

Timed Print Stream Truncation in Windows 95 -- How to control timed print stream truncation for DOS applications running under Windows 95.

Windows 95 Advanced Network Configuration Parameters -- Explains the advanced parameters you can use to configure Invisible LAN on Windows 95.

Windows 95 FAQ -- Compatibility and Trouble-Shooting

If Your Windows 95 Network Doesn't Work -- Some things to check if Invisible LAN isn't working.

If Windows 95 Network Neighborhood is Empty -- Some things to check if Windows 95 Network Neighborhood can't see any other computers in the network.

TransBIOS Startup Problems Under Windows 95 -- Some things to check if TransBIOS doesn't start up properly under Windows 95.

"Licensed Number of Users Exceeded" Error with Windows 95 -- What to do if you get a "Licensed number of users exceeded" error when using a network adapter manufactured by Invisible Software.

Workaround for a Problem with Windows 95 Persistent Drive Mapping -- If you can't establish persistent drive mappings under Windows 95, this workaround may help.

McAfee VirusScan for Windows 95 is Incompatible with Invisible LAN -- You must uninstall McAfee VirusScan for Windows 95 before installing Invisible LAN.

Network Error When Connecting to Internet or On-Line Service with Windows 95 -- The solution to a network error that can occur with a persistent drive mapping when connecting to the Internet or another on-line service.

IRQ 15 May Conflict With Video Drivers Under Windows 95 -- Recommends that you do not use IRQ 15 for the network board on Windows 95.

DOS and Windows 3.X FAQ -- Setup and Configuration

Invisible LAN Fast Setup for DOS and Windows 3.X -- The basic, recommended installation for the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

Using Invisible LAN with Windows 3.X -- Basic requirements and procedures for using Invisible LAN with Windows 3.X.

Brief Instructions for Using Windows 3.X Setup -- Brief instructions on how to use the Windows 3.X Setup program to install the Invisible LAN drivers.

Tips for Setting Up Network Applications for DOS and Windows 3.X -- General tips and hints for setting up applications on the network, and configuring the Invisible LAN software to support special application requirements. Applies to DOS and Windows 3.X.

Setting Up a "No EMS" Configuration With EMM386 -- How to gain extra memory by configuring EMM386 so it doesn't create any expanded memory.

Setting Up an "EMS" Configuration With EMM386 -- How to configure EMM386 to support programs that require expanded memory. Also shows how to load the network software into EMS.

Minimizing Conventional Memory Usage by Invisible LAN for DOS and Windows 3.X -- How to configure the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN to use the least amount of memory.

Ultra Server Hardware Considerations -- Suggestions for how to choose computer hardware to build the ultimate Ultra Server.

About Network File Handles -- A brief explanation of file handles, and how to configure the server and redirector so you have enough of them.

DOS and Windows 3.X FAQ -- Compatibility and Trouble-Shooting

If Your DOS or Windows 3.X Network Doesn't Work -- Some things to check if your Invisible LAN isn't working.

If Windows 3.X Fails to Load -- Some things to check if Windows 3.X won't load while Invisible LAN is running.

DOS 6.X Compatibility -- Known compatibility issues with MS-DOS version 6.X.

QEMM and 386Max Compatibility -- Known compatibility issues with QEMM and 386Max memory managers.

Stacker Compatibility (Versions 3.X and 4.0) -- Known compatibility issues with the Stacker disk compression program.

Great Plains Software Recommendations for DOS and Windows 3.X -- Recommendations from one of our resellers on setting up the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN to work with Great Plains Software.

IRQ 5 Conflicts With HIMEM.SYS When Using Invisible LAN Disk Cache -- You can't use IRQ 5 for the network card if you're running HIMEM.SYS and the Invisible LAN disk cache.

DOS and Windows 3.X FAQ -- Advanced Information

What Happens When You Run the SETUP30 and NET30 Programs? -- An inside look at how the SETUP30 and NET30 programs do the job of configuring and starting the Invisible LAN software for DOS and Windows 3.X.

Windows 3.X INI File Settings -- Lists the changes that are made in your INI files when you install the Invisible LAN drivers in Windows 3.X.

TCP/IP Compatibility -- How to run TCP/IP software in conjunction with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN. Explains how to use packet drivers with Invisible LAN.

Minimum Remote Boot Diskette -- The minimum set of files needed for a remote boot diskette, which is used to set up a diskless workstation with the DOS version of Invisible LAN.

Hardware FAQ

Invisible Ethernet 2000 Model Identification -- There have been several different models of Invisible Ethernet 2000 adapters. This FAQ sheet describes how to tell which model you have. Also includes links for downloading instruction manuals and setup software.

Invisible Ethernet 1000 Model Identification -- There have been several different models of Invisible Ethernet 1000 adapters. This FAQ sheet describes how to tell which model you have. Also includes links for downloading instruction manuals.

Intel Ether Express Card -- How to use the Intel Ether Express card with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN. Also a good example of using an NDIS driver.

Linksys Ether16 LAN Card -- How to use the Linksys Ether16 LAN card with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

Using an NDIS Driver with Invisible LAN for DOS and Windows 3.X -- How to set up the NDIS option, which lets you use any network card that has an NDIS driver. Pertains to the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

Realtek 8029-Based PCI Ethernet Card -- How to use a Realtek 8029-based PCI Ethernet card with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

Realtek 8029 PCI Ethernet With Windows 95 -- How to use a Realtek 8029-based PCI Ethernet card with the Windows 95 version of Invisible LAN.

Plug-and-Play NE-2000 Compatible ISA Ethernet Card -- How to use a plug-and-play NE-2000 compatible ISA Ethernet card with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

Error 3084 When Using DEC 21140-Based PCI Ethernet -- What to do if you get a "3084" error message when running Adapter Independent Invisible LAN for DOS and Window 3.X, using a DEC 21140-based PCI Ethernet card.

PCMCIA Adapter Trouble-Shooting -- Some suggestions if you are having trouble getting an Invisible Ethernet PCMCIA adapter to work with the DOS and Windows 3.X version of Invisible LAN.

PCMCIA (PC-Card) Ethernet Adapter in Windows 95 -- Some suggestions if you are having trouble getting a PCMCIA (also called PC-Card) Ethernet adapter to work with Windows 95.

Model 200/300 Cable Specifications -- Information on how to build network cables for the old Model 200 and Model 300 Invisible Network adapters.

Also, be sure to check out the files in our Utilities and Patches section, and take a look at our On-Line Manual section.

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