Microsoft KB Archive/159266

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Error Message at Boot with Ositech Trumpcard Ethernet Adapter

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Q159266

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you are using an Ositech Trumpcard PC card (Ethernet + modem) while not connected to a network, you may receive an error message similar to the following message during Windows 95 startup:

Your network adapter Ositech Trumpcard Ethernet Adapter is not working properly. You may need to set it up again. For more information see the Network Troubleshooter in Windows Help.

An exclamation point in a yellow circle may appear on the card in Device Manager.

CAUSE
The Ositech Trumpcard shuts down power to the Ethernet portion of the card to save battery power if no cable is connected to the network.

RESOLUTION
You can ignore the error message. If you want to disable the error message, follow these steps:


 * 1) In Control Panel, double-click Network.
 * 2) Click the Ositech Trumpcard adapter, and then click Properties.
 * 3) Click the Advanced tab.
 * 4) In the Connector Type box, click the media (cable type) that you are using.
 * 5) Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel. When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.

MORE INFORMATION
The modem portion of the card continues to function when the error message is received.

Keywords : win95

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Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95