Incorrect Installation of Novell VPICDA.386 Patch (70468)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q70468

SUMMARY

The following information applies to the VPICDA.386 patch and INSTALL.EXE program supplied with the Novell DOS/Windows Workstation Update. VPICDA.386 allows Windows to run in enhanced mode on NetWare workstations with network adapters configured for IRQ2.

When applying the VPICDA.386 patch without the aid of INSTALL.EXE, which normally accompanies the file, take care to modify the SYSTEM.INI correctly.

The original line in the SYSTEM.INI that reads 
   device=*vpicd
should be changed to: 
   device=vpicda.386

MORE INFORMATION

Problems Encountered

  • Divide overflow
  • Hanging at the logo screen
  • Various memory errors at bootup
  • The error
    Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows in 386 enhanced mode; run setup again
    (random characters may also appear on the screen)
  • The error message
    The conventional memory in your system is fragmented and Windows cannot run in 386 enhanced mode; please reboot your computer and try again or else run Windows in real mode by typing win/r
    (preceded by random characters on the screen)

Causes

You may experience some of the above problems or error messages if:

  • The VPICDA.xxx device line in the SYSTEM.INI includes an asterisk (that is, device=*vpicda.386).
  • If two VPICDA.xxx device lines are in the SYSTEM.INI at the same time.
  • If the VPICDA.xxx device is called from the CONFIG.SYS file.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB70468
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