System Hangs with ASPI4DOS.SYS Version 3.0 or Earlier (89836)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89836 SYMPTOMS
When you use Adaptec's ASPI4DOS.SYS driver versions 3.0 or earlier, you may
experience problems executing File Manager within Microsoft Windows for
Workgroups or Microsoft Windows 3.1. After you start File Manager, the
cursor may remain as an hourglass and the system may subsequently stop
responding (hang).
Your system may also stop (hang) when you attempt to save files.
CAUSE
Adaptec's 1542B SCSI controller card requires ASPI4DOS.SYS driver version
3.0a or later to operate correctly with version 3.1 of Microsoft Windows or
Windows for Workgroups.
ASPI4DOS.SYS, version 3.0, works correctly with Microsoft Windows version
3.0.
RESOLUTION
You need to obtain an updated driver from Adaptec. Contact Adaptec to
obtain the latest driver.
MORE INFORMATION
If you attempt to share a CD-ROM drive on a Windows for Workgroups machine,
and you experience frequent system hangs, VSERVER errors or general
protection (GP) faults, check your ASPI4DOS.SYS driver. It may be too new
for your system BIOS.
ASPI4DOS.SYS drivers dated 6/91 or earlier do not work with MS-DOS versions
greater than 3.0.
For more information on ASPI4DOS.SYS, contact Adaptec technical support.
The Adaptec product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this
product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/25/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB89836 |
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