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PC Card Bus Voltage Level Update

This update resolves the "Toshiba PC Card Controller May Power 3.3-Volt R2 PC Card at 5 Volts" issue in Windows 2000. Download now to ensure your computer can handle both 3.3-volt and 5.0-volt PC Cards appropriately.

In some Toshiba laptops, the Toshiba PC Card controller (ToPIC) might incorrectly power 3.3-volt R2 PC Cards at 5 volts. This problem occurs because the driver for the Windows 2000 PC Card bus does not handle the voltage levels for these R2 PC Cards correctly.

Note This is an updated version of the PC Card Bus Voltage Level Update.

For more information about this vulnerability, read Microsoft KB Article Q265296. (This site is in English.)

System Requirements
This update applies to all Windows 2000 operating systems running on a Toshiba laptop with the ToPIC controller installed.

How to use
Restart your computer to complete the installation.

How to uninstall
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Select Windows 2000 Hotfix (Pre-SP2) [See Q265296 for more information] and click Change/Remove to uninstall.

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