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Subject: Enabling PCMCIA Sockets on WinBook FX with SOCKETSV.VXD File
Keywords: network modem
Tech Article Number: WBTA17050380

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PCMCIA slots which will not function under Windows 95 on the WinBook FX computer may need an updated socketsv.vxd file in order to operate properly. This file can be downloaded from the WinBook Tech Support site on the Internet. The address for the page is www.winbookcorp.com.

  1. Select Models, WinBook FX Support files, then WinBook FX drivers.
  2. Select the FX-VXD file, and follow the instructions to download and extract the files.
  3. In Windows 95, go to Start, Programs, then click MS-DOS Prompt. At the DOS C:\> prompt, type A:\INSTALL. When asked if you want to overwrite the file, press Y for yes.
  4. Then shut down the computer and restart. If you continue to have problems, please contact Technical Support.

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