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by okippiko

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During initializing win98 I get this message;
"while initializing device vkd:
windows protection error. Y

system.ini file refers to this device file, but the device no longer exists.
vnetbios.vxd."

How can I solve this problem so I could start win98? any help will be deeply appreciated. thanks.

len piko - piko0@home.com

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by michaeltubs

Start machine in Dos mode, edit the system.ini file to take out the section refering to this protocol. This is a common problem with some Network cards.

have you installed Client for Netware? If so take it out. Also take out the Network card if you can get it booted.

by gazza-sa

This is a network problem and is very common,
i have found the easiest way to fix this is to start the puter in safe moce and remove all, repeat all, network settings, ie all devices all protcols all services.
Restart the machine and then reset your network, making sure you have all your drivers and the windows cd handy.

hope this helps.

by paul majestic

Another option would be to search through the registry via regedit.exe for the file vnetbios.vxd and delete any instance of it.

by rolandf

easiest option is post #3 boot to safe mode F8 at windows boot option 3. then goto run and type "regedit" got to edit then press find. type in "vnetbios.vxd". and delete all instances.

by rolandf

easiest option is post #3 boot to safe mode F8 at windows boot option 3. then goto run and type "regedit" got to edit then press find. type in "vnetbios.vxd". and delete all instances.

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