Windows 2000 Stops Responding with Early Version of Xircom CE2 Network Adapter

ID: Q246890

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you use a Xircom CE2 network adapter on a computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 may stop responding (hang) when the network adapter is under heavy usage.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when you use one of the earlier versions of the Xircom CE2 network adapter.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, upgrade to a later version of the Xircom CE2 network adapter or to its successor, the Xircom CE3. Visit the following Xircom, Inc. Web site for more information about current Xircom products:

http://www.xircom.com/

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words: lock freeze

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug