Zenith ZDS 1762 Laptop Computer Hangs at Startup

 Last reviewed: August 25, 1995
Article ID: Q135143
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 95 on a Zenith ZDS 1762 laptop computer, the computer may stop responding (hang) while Windows 95 is processing the Config.sys file.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if Pcenable.exe (Zenith's PCMCIA driver) is loaded before Mztinit.sys (Zenith's Mozart sound system driver) in the Config.sys file. When this occurs, Pcenable.exe installs a hook for IRQ 7, which Mztinit.sys also tries to use.

RESOLUTION

Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to edit the Config.sys file. Move the "device=mztinit.sys" line so that it is before any PCMCIA drivers. After you make this change, save and then close the Config.sys file, and then restart your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

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KBCategory: kbenv
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 25, 1995
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