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Q142256: PSI Hard Disk Controllers Incompatible with Windows 95

Article: Q142256
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
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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Windows 95 may stop responding (hang) during startup, even in Safe mode, if you
are loading the graphical user interface (GUI). However, you can boot Windows 95
to a command prompt.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if your computer contains one of the following hard disk
controllers by Perceptive Solutions, Inc. (PSI):

- Easy Cache

- Easy Cache Pro

- Hyperstore

- Hyperstore Easy Cache Pro

According to PSI Technical Support, these hard disk controllers are incompatible
with Windows 95.


RESOLUTION
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Contact PSI for information about upgrading your hard disk controller.

Additional query words: locks

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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