Windows Can't Install on NCR 486-25 with Internal Cache (64819)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
This article was previously published under Q64819

SUMMARY

The NCR 486-25 has an internal cache that causes problems during an installation of Microsoft Windows 3.0. If the computer stops (hangs) on the second disk during Windows installation and none of the normal troubleshooting corrects the problem, try turning off the internal caching through the CMOS setup for this machine.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on resolving problems with Windows 3.0 hanging on Disk 2 during setup, query on the following words:

second and disk and hangs

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB64819
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