I have had this problem on occasion.  In my case it was memory problems.
POSTed fine but would lock up when windows started to boot..........

HTH,
        Phill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh Vandervoort" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 4:14 AM
Subject: Re: windows protection error during initialization IOS


> I have see this error several times and it is frequently caused by heat.
> Check all your fans and remove any dust buildup.
>
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> When I boot, I get an error during Windows boot: "during initialization of
> IOS:
> Windows protection error...need to restart"
>

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