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Dear George:
I hope the following will help you to unravel the mysteries of the "Windows
Protection Fault."
<smile> Nothing can ruin a happy computer faster than a misbehaving system.
Sincerely,
Frank Suszka
A Windows protection error occurs when a virtual
device driver (VxD) fails to load correctly prior to
loading the Windows 95
desktop.
The following procedures may resolve the Windows
protection error:
1. Start the computer in Safe mode. If the error
does not occur in Safe mode, then go through a
vanilla boot process. (Also, see Fax On Demand
Document #913022)
Rename CONFIG.SYS to
CONFIG.OLD .
Rename AUTOEXEC.BAT to
AUTOEXEC.OLD .
Rename WIN.INI to WIN.OLD .
Empty the StartUp folder.
In SYSTEM.CB add
"drivers=mmsystem.dll" to the [boot]
section add "mouse=*vmouse" to the
[386enh] section.
Rename SYSTEM.INI to
SYSTEM.OLD .
Copy SYSTEM.CB to SYSTEM.INI .
2. Reinstall Windows 95.
3. Make sure that the computer's CMOS settings
are correct.
If the error still occurs, it probably is caused by faulty
hardware.
G Helm wrote:
> While installing my Zip drive software I got an error, it read "Windows
> Protection Fault - Restart your computer".
>
> I have never had a Windows Protection Fault.
>
> What is a Windows Protection Fault?
>
> What can cause Windows Protection Faults?
>
> What can I do to correct this error?
>
> This all began when I upgraded my motherboard. I am using a FIC-503+
> motherboard with 32M memory, 3.2G western digital HD and a Cyrex 233
> processor.
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> George Helm
>
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