Ntdetect.com Incorrectly Detects Some S3 Video Controllers

 Last reviewed: March 24, 1997
Article ID: Q142627
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SYMPTOMS

During the startup sequence of Windows NT 3.51, when Ntdetect.com is running, the system either stops responding or fails to detect the proper video adapter.

CAUSE

Ntdetect.com accesses an incorrect port during the S3 detection routine, which causes a problem on some computers.

WORKAROUND

Install Service Pack 5 or later for Windows NT 3.51 or upgrade to Windows NT 4.0.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest Windows NT 3.51 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces): 

   S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug3.51 kbdisplay ntboot NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.51
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 24, 1997
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