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Q68810: Procom SCSI Problem Running MS-DOS Applications

Article: Q68810
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may have problems running MS-DOS applications from enhanced mode of
Microsoft Windows version 3.0 if you are using a Procom MC Enabler SCSI
controller. Your system may stop responding (hang) when running MS-DOS
applications. You may also be dropped to the MS-DOS prompt when you exit the
MS-DOS application.

This problem occurs in enhanced mode of Windows when running a MS-DOS application
from the SCSI drive.

WORKAROUND
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To work around these problems, do one of the following:

- Run MS-DOS applications in standard mode.

  -or-

- Run MS-DOS applications from a non-SCSI drive in enhanced mode.

STATUS
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Procom has confirmed this to a problem and is researching other possible
solutions.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information, contact Procom product support.

The Procom product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3rdparty 3.0 3.0a 3.00a win30 scuzzy KBHW

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

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