WFWG 3.11 Hangs with the Intel EtherExpress Pro (123367)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q123367

SYMPTOMS

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

CAUSE

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

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

RESOLUTION

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."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB123367
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