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Aptiva - 2136/2137 - ASCII text in Device Manager (Sweden)

Applicable to: Sweden

Symptom:
There is corrupted text appearing in System Properties >> Device Manager >> Ports.
(Egenskaper för System >> Enhetshanteraren >> Portar)

This problem is due to a corrupted file (MSPORTS.INF) in Windows 95.

Solution:
The MSPORTS.INF file may be updated manually or automatically:

To manually update MSPORTS.INF:
- Replace the existing MSPORTS.INF file with the updated on in the directories \WINDOWS\INF and \WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\ directories.

To automatically update MSPORTS.INF:
- Use the MSPORTS.EXE to create a bootable diskette. After creating diskette, shut down the system leaving the diskette in the diskette drive. Restart the system. Updates will be made automatically.

To obtain the needed files, click here .

Search Keywords

Windows 95

Hint Category

Windows 95

Date Created

16-01-98

Last Updated

09-12-98

Revision Date

09-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2136, 2137

Model

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