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Q64819: Windows Can’t Install on NCR 486-25 with Internal Cache

Article: Q64819
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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The NCR 486-25 has an internal cache that causes problems during an installation
of Microsoft Windows 3.0. If the computer stops (hangs) on the second disk
during Windows installation and none of the normal troubleshooting corrects the
problem, try turning off the internal caching through the CMOS setup for this
machine.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information on resolving problems with Windows 3.0 hanging on Disk 2
during setup, query on the following words:

  second and disk and hangs

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we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a KBHW

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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