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Document ID: RMIE-38SDT8

TP 760E/ED/EL/ELD - Hang in Windows 95 after new hardware found for PCMCIA controller

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
At each reboot in Windows 95, the operating system will find new hardware, install drivers for it (PCMCIA drivers for example) and then hang.

CONFIGURATION:
Any ThinkPad 760E/ED/EL/ELD running Windows 95.

SOLUTION:
Even if the floppy drive appears to be seated correctly, remove the floppy drive and then reseat it and the hang condition should disappear on the next reboot.

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Diskette Drives

Date Created

22-08-96

Last Updated

05-01-99

Revision Date

05-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 760E, ThinkPad 760ED, ThinkPad 760EL/ELD

Machine Type

9546, 9547

Model

Various

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