WFWG Hangs with Intel EtherExpress ISA and Adaptec 2940 Cards

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q122168
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

On a computer with both an Intel EtherExpress ISA network card and an Adaptec AHA 2940 PCI SCSI controller, your computer stops responding (hangs) or a general protection (GP) fault occurs when you start Windows for Workgroups.

CAUSE

According to Adaptec, the problem is caused by the Intel EtherExpress ISA network card.

STATUS

No workaround is available at this time.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty kbhw
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 hang hung crash crashed locks
locked frozen freezes crashing quit quits stopped crashes bomb bombs
bombed 3rdparty gpf

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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