Microsoft KB Archive/276997

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Compaq Presario 1200 Series Laptop Computer Hangs When Starting Internet Explorer 5 or Later

Article ID: 276997

Article Last Modified on 2/26/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition



This article was previously published under Q276997

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Internet Explorer version 5 or later on a Compaq Presario 1200 series laptop computer, the computer may stop responding (hang). When you reduce graphic hardware acceleration, the behavior is not resolved.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the computer is running an outdated or incompatible display adapter driver.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer to inquire about updated drivers.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue has been reported when a Neomagic 128XD video card is used.

Keywords: kbprb kbprod2web KB276997