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Q159051: AlphaServer Hangs on Installation of Windows NT 4.0

Article: Q159051
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 21-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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During the installation process of Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation
version 4.0 on a DEC AlphaServer, the setup process may cause the computer to
stop responding. The computer may stop responding to user input as well.

CAUSE
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On an installation of Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation version 4.0,
the installation stops responding when it attempts to update the NVRAM variables
on computers that have 120 N/S EPROM parts. This problem affects Sable, Gamma,
Lynx, and Rawhide.

RESOLUTION
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Microsoft has included the fix for this problem in the release of Service Pack 2
for Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation version 4.0.


Additional query words: Setup Alpha DEC Crash Hang

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : :4.0
Issue type        : kbbug

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