Actually, the problem exists in Windows 95B as well. This is definitely your problem if you have an AMD 350 or faster CPU. Go to www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/win95_update_k6.html for the patch. If you have Windows95a, you CANNOT use this patch...contact AMD tech support for a walk-through in this case (available from page listed above) or install Windows SR2 then patch it. For now, with a 350, you can restart many times and get in once in a while. With over 350, you will likely not get in at all. Martin Kurr email [log in to unmask] > From: Darlene[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Is this by chance an AMD350 K6-2 or faster system? There is a problem > with > Win95a and K6-2 chips faster than 350 mhz. There is a patch at the AMD > site > and MS site. I don't have the exact link right now. > Mike Buraczewski > [log in to unmask] > From: Jim Kortisses <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [PCSOFT] will not boot > >At the end of what seems to be a normal boot, the screen goes blank and > >a message appears: > > While initializing Device IOS: > > Windows protection error. You need to restart your > >computer. Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://nospin.com/pc/pcsoft.html