installing windows 98

[pdanny421]

I get through the "searching for hardware devices" part in the installation, then my computer automatically restarts. When it starts back up it says, "Windows protection error", "c:\Windows\System\vmm32.vxd: Missing/unable to load.

I am able to get into safe mode and have tried selection startup.

[Smitty]

Hi pdanny

Did you ever get your Windows Millenium install to work? Are you installing Win98 overtop of WinMe?

Some things to try and links which I am sure you have been to, but in case you haven't: This one is pretty straight-forward. I would try it first.
<a target="_blank" href=http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q191/8/74.asp?FR=0>Error Message: VMM32.VXD: Missing/Unable to Load</a>
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if that doesn't work then
-start up in safe mode
-make sure there is a path to c:\windows\system in autoexec.bat
-save and restart
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Finally spend some time at this site which is dedicated to Vmm32.vxd errors

<a target="_blank" href=http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ervmm32.htm>Vmm32.vxd - Errors</a>
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There is also a site I mentioned once but is controversial. Post back after you have either
solved the problem, run out of options, received better advice or require assistance. Hopefully you will be fully functional by then.

Good Luck

Smitty

[pdanny421]

The answer on those websites were about a scanner. I don't have a scanner. I'm just trying to install windows 98.

[Smitty]

pdanny421

I think you may have missed something there.
Are you sure you checked this site out..?
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ervmm32.htm>Vmm32.vxd - Errors</a>


CAUSE
This behavior can occur when a when your computer loads or unloads a virtual device driver (VxD). In many cases, the VxD that did not load or unload is mentioned in the error message. In other cases, you may not be able to determine which VxD caused the behavior.

Windows Protection error messages can occur under any of the following conditions:
If a real-mode driver and a protected-mode driver are in conflict.
If the registry is damaged.
If either the Win.com file or the Command.com file are infected with a virus, or if either of the files are damaged.
If a protected-mode driver is loaded from the System.ini file and the driver is already initialized.
If there is a physical input/output (I/O) address conflict or a random access memory (RAM) address conflict.
If there are incorrect complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings for a built-in peripheral device (such as cache settings, CPU timing, hard disks, and so on).
If the Plug and Play feature of the computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) is not working correctly.
If the computer contains a malfunctioning cache or malfunctioning memory.
If the computer's motherboard is not working properly.
If you installed Microsoft Office 97 and you are using the Novell Client 32 software.
And more..........

As a last resort try this link if you want.

<a target="_blank" href=http://tweakhomepc.virtualave.net/update/vmm32vxd.html>Click Here</a>

Good Luck

Smitty