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
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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-
>
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>                        Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>

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