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Q161222: PCMCIA Adapter Displayed Incorrectly in Device Manager

Article: Q161222
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install a multifunction PCMCIA adapter, the adapter may appear as a
parent node below a child node in Device Manager.

CAUSE
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This behavior can be caused by incorrect processing of the .inf file used to
install the device.

RESOLUTION
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Contact the manufacturer of the PCMCIA adapter for more information about this
issue or a possible workaround.


STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 95

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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