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Q119086: Windows for Workgroups Hangs w/ ArcNet Cards & Novell NetWare

Article: Q119086
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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Your machine stops responding (hangs) at the logo screen when you start Windows
for Workgroups 3.11 with Novell NetWare NETX and an ArcNet card.


NOTE: If you are using the Novell VLM redirector, the machine does not hang,
instead, File Manager reports Novell server drives do not exist when you select
them.

CAUSE
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Most ArcNet cards come with the factory defaults settings of IRQ 2 and I/O Base
02E0. IRQ 2 is reserved for the cascading BIOS, and 02E0 can cause a conflict
with an installed COM 2 port. This problem can occur with any hardware conflict
and is not limited to the default settings.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, reconfigure the ArcNet card for a different interrupt
and a different port address.


Additional query words: 3.11 shell lockup logo trxnet

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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