Zenith Zplayer Adapter Not Compatible with 32-Bit Drivers.

 Last reviewed: August 23, 1995
Article ID: Q134602
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

The Zenith Zplayer PCMCIA CD-ROM adapter does not function correctly using Windows 95 32-bit drivers.

CAUSE

The 32-bit PCMCIA drivers included with Windows 95 are not compatible with the Zenith Zplayer PCMCIA adapter.

RESOLUTION

To disable the 32-bit PCMCIA drivers, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

  2. On the Device Manager tab, double-click the PCMCIA adapter.

  3. Click the check box for the current configuration to clear it.

  4. Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel. Restart your computer.

  5. To use the PCMCIA adapter with real-mode drivers, use the installation program included with the adapter.

Do not run the PCMCIA Wizard to install the 32-bit PCMCIA drivers.

STATUS

This situation is most likely caused by design changes in Windows 95. Microsoft has confirmed that it is not caused by a problem in Windows 95. For more information about resolving this issue, contact Zenith.

MORE INFORMATION

The Zenith Zplayer adapter is a combination ESS sound card and proprietary CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive functions properly with real-mode drivers. The hardware detection portion of Setup detects the card as an ESS sound card and MIDI port.

KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: posfest win95 winpnp
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 23, 1995
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