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IBM PC300GL - Windows 95 diskette factory hangs the system

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
While creating the Windows 95 install diskettes via the IBM Diskette Factory, the system hangs.

Problem isolation aids:
This tip applies to IBM PC PC300GL, machine type 62x2, systems preloaded with Windows95 OSR2.

The hang condition is most often seen while creating the third installation diskette.

Fix:
After restarting the system, modify file name DMFWRITE.PIF using the following steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Highlight the C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS directory.
3. Right click on file name DMFWRITE.PIF.
4. Click on "Properties."
5. Select the "Memory" tab.
6. Change the "Initial Environment" setting to "Auto."
7. Click OK.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2OPER PSY2MISC PSVP
PSVPOPER PSVPMISC D/T6272 D/T6282
6272 6282 62X2 68913
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Lock-up/Hang, Retain, Windows 95

Date Created

06-11-97

Last Updated

25-02-99

Revision Date

25-02-2000

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300GL

Machine Type

6272, 6282

Model

All

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H161601

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