EMM386 May Hang System with Certain Network Cards (98741)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q98741
SYMPTOMS
EMM386.EXE version 4.45, which ships with MS-DOS 6.0, EMM386.EXE
version 4.48, which ships with MS-DOS 6.2 and 6.21, and EMM386.EXE
version 4.49, which ships with MS-DOS 6.22 may cause your system
to stop responding (hang) with certain network cards installed.
CAUSE
This problem occurs when EMM386.EXE scans the adapter segment and
detects a token-ring network card.
WORKAROUND
To correct this problem, add the NOTR parameter to the EMM386.EXE line
in your CONFIG.SYS file.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/21/1999 |
Keywords: |
KB98741 |
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