Windows Can't Install on NCR 486-25 with Internal Cache

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q64819
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

The NCR 486-25 has an internal cache that causes problems during an installation of Microsoft Windows 3.0. If the computer stops (hangs) on the second disk during Windows installation and none of the normal troubleshooting corrects the problem, try turning off the internal caching through the CMOS setup for this machine.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on resolving problems with Windows 3.0 hanging on Disk 2 during setup, query on the following words: 

   second and disk and hangs
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KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a KBHW

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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