DOCUMENT:Q192458  10-AUG-2001  [winnt]
TITLE   :Laptop PCMCIA Controller Not Recognized Under Windows NT
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:WinNT:4.0
OPER/SYS:
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, on platform(s):
    - the hardware: Intel x86 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use a 3Com Megahertz 10-100 LAN + 56k Modem PC Card in a Dell Inspiron
3000 portable computer, the Plug and Play PCMCIA controller is not recognized by
Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. The operating system will have an error with the
following entry in the event log:

   The 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card (Ethernet) service
   failed to start due to the following error: A device attached to the
   system is not functioning.

RESOLUTION
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A third-party driver is now available from SystemSoft. Please contact them to
get the driver.


MORE INFORMATION
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CardWizard is manufactured by SystemSoft, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we
make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.

Additional query words: PCCARD COMBO PCMCIA

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTSsearch
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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