Re-enabling CMD PCI IDE Controller Hangs Computer (136106)
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This article was previously published under Q136106 SYMPTOMS
If you re-enable a disabled CMD PCI controller in Device Manager and click
OK when you are prompted "Do you want to restart your computer now," the
computer beeps repeatedly and stops responding (hangs). Or, the computer
may restart normally but the CMD PCI controller may remain disabled in
Device Manager.
CAUSE
Windows 95 does not support dynamic disabling and re-enabling of PCI IDE
controllers.
RESOLUTION
To re-enable the CMD PCI controller, use either of the following methods:
Method 1
Reinstall Windows 95. To do so, run Setup from the command prompt.
Method 2- Restart your computer in Safe Mode. To do so, restart your computer,
press the F8 key when you see the "Starting Windows 95" message,
and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu.
- In Control Panel, double-click System.
- On the Device Manager tab, double-click the Hard Disk Controllers
branch to expand it.
- Click the CMD PCI IDE controller, and then click Remove.
- Once the device is removed, restart Windows 95 normally. The CMD PCI
controller should be redetected automatically. After Windows 95
installs the drivers for the controller, restart the computer.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB136106 |
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