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Aptiva - 2158 Considerations - Systems freezes after installing test programs

Applicable to: World-Wide

Description:
The test programs (WinbenchÇWinstone and HCT8.0) install OK, but the system freezes on reboot.

Models affected:
2158

How to duplicate:
Install a test program and accept the option to reboot. system will sometimes hang.

Root cause:
Norton Anti-Virus does not react well to forced reboots.

Workaround:
Customer should power off and then restart the system.

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Hint Category

Considerations, Software Installation/Configuration, Diagnostics, Lock-up/Hang

Date Created

28-12-98

Last Updated

02-03-99

Revision Date

01-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2158

Model

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