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Stephen Bourgeois <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 20 Dec 2000 16:30:43 -0600
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The update (AMD K6-2 400 update patch) is available at:
www.nospin.com/pc/files002.html. It had something to do with USB support if
I remember right.

On Tuesday, December 19, 2000 7:40 PM, phuisman
[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] wrote:
> Windows 95 and AMD K6-II 400 cpus did not mix without a patch called
AMDUPD.  I
> suggest you search the net and read the doc for AMDUPD which fixes the
booting
> problem.
>
> Peter Huisman
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> eheath wrote:
>
> > I sure could use your help in diagnosing a problem with my sons
computer.
> > Over time it has developed problems till it would no longer boot up at
all.
> > Before entering into Windows 95 we receive one of two messages:
> >
> > Device IOS conflict Windows Protection Error Reboot your computer; or
> > Windows Protection Error Reboot the Computer.
> >
> > Approximately every 6 boots or so I reach Windows however, the
environment
> > is extremely unstable.
> >
> > I have reformatted and reloaded Windows from floppy/CD-ROM, re-flashed
the
> > BIOS, reset CMOS, and set everything to defaults.  Still no luck.
 Could
> > these errors be a symptom of a failing piece of hardware?
> >
> > When my son came to me for assistance I noticed that all Internet
> > application shortcuts had been wiped off the Start menu and desktop.
 He
> > stated that happened first, then the boot problems.  Then I noticed an
> > unusual program named Annotate?  What is this?  Could this have caused
the
> > problem?  My son stated that he never remembered downloading and/or
> > installing it.  He does frequent on-line gaming sites.
> >
> > System:
> >
> > GW2K Socket 7 Thor MB
> > 128 RAM
> > 400 AMD K6III
> > Phoenix BIOS
> > ISA Soundscape VIVO
> > PCI Creative TNT
> > ISA Viking 56k Modem
> > ISA SCSI card
> >
> > Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
> >
> > Regards, E-
> >
> >                          PCBUILD's List Owner's:
> >                       Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]>
> >                        Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>
>
>                          PCBUILD's List Owner's:
>                       Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]>
>                        Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>
>

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