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Q122497: Closing a Folder Before Setup Is Complete Hangs Computer

Article: Q122497
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are installing a software package, the computer stops responding
(hangs).

CAUSE
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Near the end of the installation process, most programs create a folder and
icons. At times, this folder may be visible on the screen before the setup
program is complete. If you close this folder before setup finishes, the system
may hang.

RESOLUTION
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To avoid this problem, do not close the folder before the installation is
complete.

Additional query words: 3rdparty hung locks locked up freezes frozen crashes

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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