Thanks, did virus check, but chances were low that was it, as new build,
never been online or had other outside contact. I am not sure what /mbr
switch is for with fdisk.

Demetri Kolokotronis

On Wed, 25 Apr 2001 18:59:18 -0700 Gary Tennesen <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> It sure sounds like a boot sector virus to me.  System files
> corrupted and
> low conventional memory problems.   If running
> C:\windows\command\fdisk /mbr
> doesn't help, you might want to check your hard drive with an anti
> virus
> rescue disk set.
>
> --gary
> [log in to unmask]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Demetri Kolokotronis" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 9:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Low Conventional Memory
>
>
> > On Sun, 22 Apr 2001 10:22:26 -0400 Anthony Garvey
> <[log in to unmask]>
> > writes:
> > > The line "device=high,umb" should be changed to "dos=high,umb"
> > >
> > > However, this message is probably caused by an incorrect system
> file
> > > in the root directory.  I suggest that you boot with a known
> good W98
> > > floppy containing the "sys.com" file (this file can be found in
> your
> > > \windows\command folder) and cut to a DOS prompt.  At the DOS
> > > prompt type "sys c:"  ...then reboot.  HTH, Anthony
> >
> > Got message, "SYS can not operate on target drive".
> >
> > Demetri Kolokotronis

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