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Re: [ECS] Windows Question Ingo Dean Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:48:00 -0400

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Sounds like you're loading Win95?

Win95 has problems with the AMD K6-2 processor running at greater than 350MHz.

Check out http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/win95_update_k6.html

Kevin Keast wrote:

> I have a quick windows question for any of the computer gurus:
>
> I am building my new HA system and have the following problem:
>
> I format the hard drive: no problems
> I install no problems, until:
>
> Windows starts for the first time I get the following error:
>
> device IOS:
> Windows protection error
>
> This is on a black screen.  Any ideas?
>
> System specifics:
>
> Tyan AT MB PC-100
> AMD 6 K2 450
> HD 520 MB Seagate (Old hard drive)
>
> I think it is the Hard Drive but don't know.  Under the dos prompt I can access all
drives no problem.
>
> Anomally:  I did get windows to load in safe mode once but cannot make it do it again.
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated
>
> Thanks in Advance
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