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Q126853: Windows NT 3.5 Setup Fails with Microspeed Trackball Mouse

Article: Q126853
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows NT version 3.5 on a Compaq computer with a Microspeed
Trackball mouse and a Quantum LPS528A (Type 65, 527.5 MB) IDE hard disk, Setup
stops responding (hangs) at the Welcome to Setup screen. This problem does not
occur in Windows NT version 3.1 or with hard disks from manufacturers.

CAUSE
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The Microspeed Trackball mouse is not on the Windows NT version 3.5 Hardware
Compatibility List (HCL) and is not supported.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, use a supported trackball mouse.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products'
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt mice
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 3.50

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