Windows Hangs After Installing TCP/IP with WDCDRV.386

• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

After you exit to MS-DOS, your computer stops responding (hangs) when you try to restart Windows for Workgroups version 3.11.

CAUSE

The system is configured with both the Microsoft protect-mode TCP/IP protocol and the Western Digital 32-bit disk access driver (WDCDRV.386). Version 2.5 of this driver does not work properly with the Microsoft protect-mode TCP/IP protocol.

RESOLUTION

Use any one of the following methods to correct the problem:

Disable 32-Bit Disk Access

1. Start Control Panel.



2. Double-click the Enhanced icon.



3. Click the Virtual Memory button.



4. Click the Change button.



5. Clear the Use 32-Bit Disk Access check box.

Modify the SYSTEM.INI File

1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the SYSTEM.INI file.



2. Add the following lines to the end of the SYSTEM.INI file:

   
         [wdcdrv]
         DMAFlag=OFF
         BlockingFactor=0
         ScatterGather=OFF 




3. Save the file and then close it.



4. Exit and then restart Windows.

Use an Updated Driver

MORE INFORMATION

Additional query words: 3.11

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Version : WINDOWS:3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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