windows dont load- xms driver not installed?

[redroach]

pc appeared to be working fine, then it crashed when i restarted it would not load windows. it starts then says protection error. when i start it in safe mode it said - Error Himen.sys has detected unreliable xms at address 03C0078A
XMS driver not installed

since then it has started saying HIMEN.sys is missing

can i put these files on from the the windows 98 CD rom in Dos?

i tried re installing windows without formating , but when the computer restarts during instalation get error protection message again.

any help much appriciated

 

[grygst76]

replace one of your memory chips and try it again if you get the same message try and replace the other memory chip vice versa could be a bad ram chip or try thisStart your computer with CD-ROM support by using your Windows 98 startup disk.


Insert the Windows media into the CD


Type the following command line (where drive is the drive letter of the CD), and then press ENTER:
drive :
For example:
D:
Note : If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows, your Windows installation files may be located in the C:\Windows\Options\Cabs folder on the hard disk.


Type the following command line, and then press ENTER:


cd\win98
Type the following command line, and then press ENTER:


extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows base4.cab himem.sys
After the file is extracted, restart your computer.