Windows Stops Responding During Shutdown When You Are Using a NetGear USB Network Adapter (272486)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

This article was previously published under Q272486
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SYMPTOMS

When you try to shut down your computer, your computer may stop responding (hang), and it may display a blinking cursor on the upper-left side of a black screen.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are using a NetGear EA101 Universal Serial Bus (USB) network adapter.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, view the following NetGear Web site to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue:

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB272486