I am running Windows 98 2nd Edition. Every once in a while, when I boot up, I get an error message, "Windows protection error. Please restart your computer". What could this be? I just reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled Windows. Any help will be appreciated.
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Window Protection Error
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i have seen this fault being caused by smartdrv.exe loading in either the autoexec.bat or config.sys files on the c: drive. if its there remove the line( type rem infront of the line ) in either file.
Rob If in doubt get the Ball Pein Hammer out
Rob If in doubt get the Ball Pein Hammer out
It also happens with overclocking, and excessive heat. Cheers,
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