Windows 95 Hangs on Compaq Computer with SafeStart Enabled
Article ID: 132619
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006
APPLIES TO
This article was previously published under Q132619
SYMPTOMS
When you install Windows 95 on a Compaq Deskpro XL computer with the
SafeStart feature enabled, the computer may stop responding (hang) after
you restart the computer when SafeStart scans the system files.
CAUSE
Compaq's SafeStart feature is not compatible with Windows 95.
RESOLUTION
Disable the SafeStart feature on the Compaq Deskpro XL computer and then re-
install Windows 95.
MORE INFORMATION
The SafeStart feature scans the system startup files and various other
system files. When you upgrade from Windows 3.x with the SafeStart feature
enabled, SafeStart generates a warning after you restart the computer that
allows you to accept the changes made during the upgrade. Once all the
changes have been accepted, SafeStart hangs while scanning the system files
the next time you restart the computer.
Keywords: KB132619