Windows NT Setup Stops on Compaq Prosignia 486/66 with Netflex-L

 Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
Article ID: Q152126
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When installing Windows NT 3.51 Server or Workstation on a Compaq Prosignia 486/66 with the embedded Netflex-L adapter using Pcntn3.sys, Setup may stop responding at the "Starting Network" portion of the GUI setup.

RESOLUTION

  • Install the MSLOOPBACK adapter during Setup. After setup is complete, you can add the Pcntn3.sys driver successfully.

-OR-
  • Use the latest Compaq SSD and install the Compaq Standard EISA HAL during setup. Also, make sure to load the Netflex-L driver that is included with the latest SSD.

STATUS

The Prosignia 486/66 is manufactured by Compaq Computer Corpoaration, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbsetup kbhw
KBSubcategory: ntsetup ntsrvwkst
Additional reference words: hang

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Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
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