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Q134990: PCMCIA Hard Disks Not Recognized in Windows NT 3.51

Article: Q134990
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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Windows NT 3.51 Disk Administrator and File Manager do not recognize a PCMCIA
hard disk on the computer. All other PCMCIA devices, such as modems and network
interface cards, are detected and operate properly.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the startup option for the PCMCIA driver is set to SYSTEM
in Control Panel Devices.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, reset the startup option for the PCMCIA driver to BOOT
and restart Windows NT.

Additional query words: prodnt hd pcmcia.sys

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Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search

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