Microsoft KB Archive/142627

= Ntdetect.com Incorrectly Detects Some S3 Video Controllers =

Article ID: 142627

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51

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This article was previously published under Q142627





SYMPTOMS
During the startup sequence of Windows NT 3.51, when Ntdetect.com is running, the system either stops responding or fails to detect the proper video adapter.



CAUSE
Ntdetect.com accesses an incorrect port during the S3 detection routine, which causes a problem on some computers.



WORKAROUND
Install Service Pack 5 or later for Windows NT 3.51 or upgrade to Windows NT 4.0.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest Windows NT 3.51 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords: kbdisplay KB142627

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