Procom SCSI Problem Running MS-DOS Applications

Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q68810
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

You may have problems running MS-DOS applications from enhanced mode of Microsoft Windows version 3.0 if you are using a Procom MC Enabler SCSI controller. Your system may stop responding (hang) when running MS-DOS applications. You may also be dropped to the MS-DOS prompt when you exit the MS-DOS application.

This problem occurs in enhanced mode of Windows when running a MS-DOS application from the SCSI drive.

WORKAROUND

To work around these problems, do one of the following:

  • Run MS-DOS applications in standard mode.

    -or-

  • Run MS-DOS applications from a non-SCSI drive in enhanced mode.

STATUS

Procom has confirmed this to a problem and is researching other possible solutions.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Procom product support.

The Procom product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3rdparty 3.0 3.0a 3.00a win30 scuzzy KBHW


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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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