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Hi,
I am having a problem with my computer whereby whenever it tries to load windows am having an error message
While Initializing IO Devices
Windows Protecion Error.Restart Your Computer.

My computer is in a tower casing.When you lay it on its sideways the computer boots up properly without that error message.

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by kirill lozovatsky

It looks like a problem with IDE cord or connector. First of all you need to open your case and chek all connectors for properly connections of cables and also all PCI card

by adza

Very strange i first thought that this error comes up when booting up a amd k6-2 processor 300 mhz and above and windows 95?? Do these specs fit your pc if so you need a win95 patch, i can email you the patch but when you say that you lay it sideways it does sound like a loose connector. Open-up the computer and have a loko or if your not confident take it to a comp. repair store and just ask them to check for loose connectors/cables!! If you have any other questions or need the patch feel free to email me!!

by glenmark26

Try to reinstall your Windows maybe some files is corrupted or isolate your memory maybe this is deffective.Try to used other memory.

by macgyver.hicks

Hi l_shangali,
You have a loose card in one of you slots or your cpu is coming loose(if it is a P-II). Open your case, touch the power supply(to ground yourself), then push in all of your add-in cards(check the screws that they are tight), cpu, andmemory modules. While you're in there, push in all of the cables to insure all are seated properly. check the cables on the outside of the case that they are seated and the screws are tight on them.
If these don't help the problem, then there is a very small, open circuit on your mainboard that gets closed when you lay the case on its side. The mainboard will most likely need to be replaced if that is it.
I wish you well.

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