Cannot Start Windows 95 After Installing Vidiola Premium Card

ID: Q132617

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After installing a Vidiola Premium video capture card and the software that is included with the card, you are unable to start Windows 95.

CAUSE

The software included with the Vidiola Premium video capture card installs a program (Vinit.exe) in the Startup folder that is incompatible with Windows 95. This program loops indefinitely when it is run, causing Windows 95 to stop responding (hang).

RESOLUTION

For information about a software upgrade that eliminates this problem, please contact Orchid Technology.

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.

MORE INFORMATION

The Vidiola Premium video capture card discussed in this article is manufactured by Orchid Technology, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
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