Q119705: Windows Sound System and ASPI4DOS Causes Windows to Hang

Article: Q119705
Product(s): Miscellaneous Windows Products
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows Sound System, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install the Microsoft Windows Sound System, Microsoft Windows loads on
the first restart; however, if you quit Windows and then restart the system
again, Windows stops responding (hangs) at the logo screen.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when the Adaptec ASPI4DOS.SYS driver version 3.30 is loaded
on a system using the Adaptec 1542c bus-mastering SCSI hard disk controller.
This combination causes Windows to hang at the logo screen after the Windows
Sound System is installed and Windows is restarted a second time.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this behavior:

- Remove the ASPI4DOS driver.

-or-

- Remove the Windows Sound System drivers from the SYSTEM.INI file.

Additional query words: 2.00 aspi4dos 1542cf hang setup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinSoundSysSearch kbWinSoundSys200
Version           : :2.0

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