Microsoft KB Archive/246890

= Windows 2000 Stops Responding with Early Version of Xircom CE2 Network Adapter =

Article ID: 246890

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q246890



SYMPTOMS
When you use a Xircom CE2 network adapter on a computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 may stop responding (hang) when the network adapter is under heavy usage.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur when you use one of the earlier versions of the Xircom CE2 network adapter.



RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, upgrade to a later version of the Xircom CE2 network adapter or to its successor, the Xircom CE3. Visit the following Xircom, Inc. Web site for more information about current Xircom products:

http://www.xircom.com/



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: lock freeze

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