Performance and MS-DOS Compatibility Mode Issues with VIA Busmaster Controller

ID: Q242607

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use a VIA Busmaster controller with Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, you may experience performance issues or MS-DOS compatibility mode issues with hard disks. In addition, conventional compatibility-mode troubleshooting may not resolve the issue.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain the latest VIA IDE Busmaster drivers from VIA Technologies. Click the following link to view the VIA Technologies Web site:

http://www.viatech.com

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:98 Second Edition
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb