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Fatal Exception Error Running Add New Hardware Wizard

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Article ID:166047
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q166047

SYMPTOMS

After you install the Hewlett-Packard (HP) OfficeJet Series 300 printer driver and Device Manager software, any attempt to detect new hardware using the Add New Hardware Wizard may cause a fatal exception error 06, 0E, 0C, or 0D.

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CAUSE

The HP OfficeJet Series 300 Device Manager contends with Windows 95 for control of Plug and Play.

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RESOLUTION

Start the Close Program dialog box by pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Click HPOJDMAN in the list of tasks, and then click End Task.

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STATUS

Contact Hewlett-Packard Technical Support for more information.

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MORE INFORMATION

The problem occurs only when the HP OfficeJet Series 300 Device Manager (Hpodjman.exe) is running. The HP installation process sets up a shortcut in the Startup folder that runs "Hpojdman.exe /AUTOPROMPT." This causes Hpojdman.exe to run in the background.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95

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