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Q152126: Windows NT Setup Stops on Compaq Prosignia 486/66 with Netflex-L

Article: Q152126
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5,3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When installing Windows NT 3.51 Server or Workstation on a Compaq Prosignia
486/66 with the embedded Netflex-L adapter using Pcntn3.sys, Setup may stop
responding at the "Starting Network" portion of the GUI setup.

RESOLUTION
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- Install the MSLOOPBACK adapter during Setup. After setup is complete, you can
  add the Pcntn3.sys driver successfully.

  -OR-

- Use the latest Compaq SSD and install the Compaq Standard EISA HAL during
  setup. Also, make sure to load the Netflex-L driver that is included with the
  latest SSD.

STATUS
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The Prosignia 486/66 is manufactured by Compaq Computer Corpoaration, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: hang

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Version           : :3.5,3.51

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