Cannot Dual Boot Windows 95/98 and Windows NT on HP 6330 (234220)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q234220

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows NT in a dual-boot configuration on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Pavilion 6330, selecting "Previous operating system" or "Windows" on the Windows NT Boot menu may cause the computer to stop responding (hang).

Using the SYS command to restore Windows 95/98 boot functionality and then using the Windows NT boot disks to restore dual booting does not resolve the issue.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your HP 6330 computer uses an older BIOS version. BIOS version 1.05 is confirmed to cause this issue.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, upgrade the computer's BIOS. BIOS version 1.08 dated 11/18/98 has been tested and resolves this issue.

To obtain information about updating your computer's BIOS, please contact Hewlett-Packard.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/21/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB234220
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