Setup Problem on Newer Computer

"Norm" <NormF4 RemoveThis @newsgroups.spoof> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>When trying to setup Win95 on a Dell 8200 the files seem to be copied OK,
>but when setup restarts the computer I get a protection error when the ISO
>begins to start and the computer shuts down.
>
>It seems I vaguely remember this protection error, but it has been awhile.
>
>
>Does anyone have any idea what is causing this and a way to correct it.
>
>Thanks,
>Norm
>

What is the actual content of the error message? That may provide
some additional clues.

One possibility is the size of the hard drive. Windows 95 cannot use
a hard drive larger than 32 gb.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

>
> What is the actual content of the error message? That may provide
> some additional clues.
>
> One possibility is the size of the hard drive. Windows 95 cannot use
> a hard drive larger than 32 gb.
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
>
> In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> http://aumha.org/alex.htm

Bill, that site is interesting, but not the type error I am getting. At
least I don't think so.

I am not sure I remember the exact error, but there is no number. It said
While Initializing IOS Windows had a Protection error Reboot your computer.

Rebooting takes you to the safe mode, which gives you the same error. I
tried command line booting, but everything else loads fine and then I get
the same error.

The hard drive is bigger than 32 gb, but Windows 95 is on a 3 gb partition.
Can it still see the whole hard drive? If so that may be the problem.

Norm

Try downloading and installing the AMD high speed processor
patch.

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q192/8/41.asp

Ben

"Norm" <NormF4 DeleteThis @newsgroups.spoof> wrote in message news:ulgva#$3FHA.2196@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >
> > What is the actual content of the error message? That may provide
> > some additional clues.
> >
> > One possibility is the size of the hard drive. Windows 95 cannot use
> > a hard drive larger than 32 gb.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> > --
> > Microsoft MVP
> > On-Line Help Computer Service
> > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> >
> > In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
>
> Bill, that site is interesting, but not the type error I am getting. At
> least I don't think so.
>
> I am not sure I remember the exact error, but there is no number. It said
> While Initializing IOS Windows had a Protection error Reboot your computer.
>
> Rebooting takes you to the safe mode, which gives you the same error. I
> tried command line booting, but everything else loads fine and then I get
> the same error.
>
> The hard drive is bigger than 32 gb, but Windows 95 is on a 3 gb partition.
> Can it still see the whole hard drive? If so that may be the problem.
>
> Norm
>
>

Thanks Ben,

I don't have the AMD processor but will try the patch on Win95 and see if it
helps.

Norm

"Ben Myers" <benjmyers DeleteThis @mindR-E-M-O-V-Espring.com> wrote in message
news:%23TCasBF4FHA.1140@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
Try downloading and installing the AMD high speed processor
patch.

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q192/8/41.asp

Ben

"Norm" <NormF4 DeleteThis @newsgroups.spoof> wrote in message
news:ulgva#$3FHA.2196@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >
> > What is the actual content of the error message? That may provide
> > some additional clues.
> >
> > One possibility is the size of the hard drive. Windows 95 cannot use
> > a hard drive larger than 32 gb.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> > --
> > Microsoft MVP
> > On-Line Help Computer Service
> > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> >
> > In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
>
> Bill, that site is interesting, but not the type error I am getting. At
> least I don't think so.
>
> I am not sure I remember the exact error, but there is no number. It said
> While Initializing IOS Windows had a Protection error Reboot your
> computer.
>
> Rebooting takes you to the safe mode, which gives you the same error. I
> tried command line booting, but everything else loads fine and then I get
> the same error.
>
> The hard drive is bigger than 32 gb, but Windows 95 is on a 3 gb
> partition.
> Can it still see the whole hard drive? If so that may be the problem.
>
> Norm
>
>

"Norm" <NormF4 DeleteThis @newsgroups.spoof> wrote:

<snip>

>The hard drive is bigger than 32 gb, but Windows 95 is on a 3 gb partition.
>Can it still see the whole hard drive? If so that may be the problem.
>
>Norm
>

As far as I am aware it is the partition size and not the overall size
of the drive that is the limiting factor with Windows 95. So if you
have a 3 gb partition for Windows 95 then that should not be the cause
of your problems.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

I tried the update executable, but I am unable to start Win95 even in the
safe mode to use it and it will not run from DOS.

Does anyone know where I can download the following files, as I can replace
them manually from another operating system.
09/04/98 11:18am 4.00.1118 24,426 bytes Esdi_506.pdr
08/03/98 11:13am 4.00.1113 25,249 bytes Hsflop.pdr
09/04/98 11:12am 4.00.1112 23,158 bytes Scsiport.pdr
01/15/97 11:12am 4.00.1112 59,153 bytes Cdfs.vxd
01/15/97 11:12am 4.00.1112 18,809 bytes Disktsd.vxd
01/15/97 11:12am 4.00.1112 9,955 bytes Int13.vxd
09/04/98 11:13am 4.00.1113 68,962 bytes Ios.vxd
01/15/97 11:12am 4.00.1112 18,197 bytes Vfbackup.vxd This one the
NTkern.vxd that the update says is in the Windows/System/Vmm32 folder I
don't have any version of in that folder.
12/04/98 12:13pm 4.00.1213 111,678 bytes Ntkern.vxdNorm


"Ben Myers" <benjmyers DeleteThis @mindR-E-M-O-V-Espring.com> wrote in message
news:%23TCasBF4FHA.1140@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
Try downloading and installing the AMD high speed processor
patch.

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q192/8/41.asp

Ben

"Norm" <NormF4 DeleteThis @newsgroups.spoof> wrote in message
news:ulgva#$3FHA.2196@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >
> > What is the actual content of the error message? That may provide
> > some additional clues.
> >
> > One possibility is the size of the hard drive. Windows 95 cannot use
> > a hard drive larger than 32 gb.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> > --
> > Microsoft MVP
> > On-Line Help Computer Service
> > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
> >
> > In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
>
> Bill, that site is interesting, but not the type error I am getting. At
> least I don't think so.
>
> I am not sure I remember the exact error, but there is no number. It said
> While Initializing IOS Windows had a Protection error Reboot your
> computer.
>
> Rebooting takes you to the safe mode, which gives you the same error. I
> tried command line booting, but everything else loads fine and then I get
> the same error.
>
> The hard drive is bigger than 32 gb, but Windows 95 is on a 3 gb
> partition.
> Can it still see the whole hard drive? If so that may be the problem.
>
> Norm
>
>