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Q122168: WFWG Hangs with Intel EtherExpress ISA and Adaptec 2940 Cards

Article: Q122168
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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On a computer with both an Intel EtherExpress ISA network card and an Adaptec
AHA 2940 PCI SCSI controller, your computer stops responding (hangs) or a
general protection (GP) fault occurs when you start Windows for Workgroups.

CAUSE
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According to Adaptec, the problem is caused by the Intel EtherExpress ISA
network card.

STATUS
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No workaround is available at this time.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 hang hung crash crashed locks locked frozen freezes crashing quit quits stopped crashes bomb bombs bombed 3rdparty gpf

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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