DOCUMENT:Q123367  17-DEC-2000  [win3x]
TITLE   :WFWG 3.11 Hangs with the Intel EtherExpress Pro
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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Your computer stops responding (hangs) when you start Windows for Workgroups a
second time. No problems occur the first time you load Windows.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur when you are using the Intel EtherExpress NDIS 3
(enhanced mode) network interface card (NIC) driver with the Intel EtherExpress
Pro card network adapter.

STATUS
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Intel is aware of this problem and has an updated NDIS 3 NIC driver available.

RESOLUTION
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There are two solutions to this problem:

 - Obtain the updated NDIS 3 NIC driver from Intel.

   -or-

 - Use the NDIS 2 (real-mode) NIC driver by performing the following steps:

   1. Double-click the Network Setup icon in the Network group, then click the
      Drivers button.

   2. Double-click the Intel EtherExpress Pro network card driver.

   3. Change the Driver Type from "Real and Enhanced Mode NDIS Driver" to "Real
      Mode NDIS Driver."


Additional query words: patch 3.11 ether express pro logo startup freezes

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