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  1. Core ReactOS
  2. CORE-6054

ReactOS will not load driver INF if "DriverVer" line is missing

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    • Bug
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Major
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    • Drivers: Other
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    • Operating System: ReactOS
      Platform: x86 Hardware

    Description

      Created an attachment (id=7011)
      Windows 2000 drivers for 3com 3c590 Etherlink III PCI

      When ReactOS is presented with the Windows 2000 driver for the 3COM EtherLink III 3C595-TX / 3C590, ReactOS fails to recognize that the location contains a suitable device driver.

      Windows XP, however, will recognize and install the driver. (although once loaded, the driver itself is apparently not compatible with Windows XP - only 2000)

      Examining the INF file, the INF file omits the "DriverVer" line.

      Adding the line "DriverVer = 12/13/1998,1.22.00" after the "LayoutFile" line causes ReactOS to recognize and install the driver.

      Once loaded, the driver actually works perfectly under ReactOS!

      Based on the file dates, it is apparent this was released somewhat prior to the release of Windows 2000.

      Attaching original driver files.

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