Discussion Locked

Bootlog failure code

0 helpful
16 replies
Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.
Can anyone tell me exactly what a failure code 0016 in the BOOTLOG.TXT means? A technical explanation that would help me resolve a bootup problem please, not the stock answer I found at the MS site saying this is normal and to ignore it.

16 replies

by dmiles

Cannot give the code 0016
This is usually a driver that did not load
Go To Start>Run,then type in BOOTLOG.TXT,it will show a list that you can reference the code to.

by tecalote

The entry in the BOOTLOG is following MARTLET.TTF, not a driver, but if the error means it didn't load that may help. I'll try to confirm it, if it does I'll cough up the points.

by bv2

The following is a list of failure codes that may appear in the BOOTLOG.TXT file
and their corresponding descriptions:

Code Description
-----------------

0 Out of memory
2 File not found
3 Path not found
5 Attempt to dynamically link to a task
6 Library requires separate data segments for each task
8 Insufficient memory to start application
10 Incorrect Windows version
11 Invalid .EXE file (non-Windows .EXE file or error in .EXE file image)
12 OS/2 application
13 MS-DOS 4.0 application
14 Unknown .EXE file type
15 Attempt in protected (standard or 386 enhanced) mode to load an .EXE file created for an earlier version of Windows
16 Attempt to load a second instance of an .EXE file containing multiple writeable data segments
17 Attempt in a large-frame EMS mode to load a second instance of an application that links to certain nonshareable DLLs already in use
18 Attempt in real mode to load an application marked for protected mode only

Don't knwo if this is enough info for you, but I hope it helps...

by tecalote

This is a good list and while useful it doesn't list the error code I'm looking for. The system I'm working on is a W98 OS and these codes are for W3.x. Thanks anyway.

by bv2

The following is a list of failure codes that may appear in the BOOTLOG.TXT file
and their corresponding descriptions:

Code Description
-----------------

0 Out of memory
2 File not found
3 Path not found
5 Attempt to dynamically link to a task
6 Library requires separate data segments for each task
8 Insufficient memory to start application
10 Incorrect Windows version
11 Invalid .EXE file (non-Windows .EXE file or error in .EXE file image)
12 OS/2 application
13 MS-DOS 4.0 application
14 Unknown .EXE file type
15 Attempt in protected (standard or 386 enhanced) mode to load an .EXE file created for an earlier version of Windows
16 Attempt to load a second instance of an .EXE file containing multiple writeable data segments
17 Attempt in a large-frame EMS mode to load a second instance of an application that links to certain nonshareable DLLs already in use
18 Attempt in real mode to load an application marked for protected mode only

Don't know if this is enough info for you, but I hope it helps...

by tecalote

Additional info: The system is a W98SE OS and the Bootlog entry is for MARTLET.TTF.

by bv2

TechNet lists those codes as relating to Windows 95.x Retail Product. Since Win 98 is built on the same kernel as 95, wouldn't the codes apply? And, of course, I assumed that 16 = 0016. Regardless, if you're getting an error trying to load a TrueType font, reinstall your fonts and see if that doesn't clear up the problem.

by tecalote

Hmmm, what criteria did you search Technet with? When I searched Technet, (local install and web based), I could only find them listed under W3.x

by dmiles

Martlet is a true type font that did not load when the system booted,I agree with the other answer to reload the font,but I would use the Find,Files or Folders and the type in the file name,it will show in the fonts folder and then double click on it and reinstall the font,or if not using use windows explorer and delete the font,if you are not using it.

by bv2

I searched for bootlog.txt - it only came up with three responses, but two of three listed the category as Win 95.x Retail info. The page did say that it was for win 3.x, but I figured if it was listed until Win 95, the codes must be valid for thatkernal and OS as well.

by tecalote

I would have to agree that if it's listed under W9x then it probably applies. Unfortunately I still have boot problems. Oddly enough it seems to happen when the system is cold. After running for about 1/2 hr it boots OK.

by lyf

Like soulrider's response - a bad or missing TTF.
Except - use Control Panel/Fonts - and then uninstall and/or reinstall the MARTLET.TTF font as necessary.

Hope this helps

This discussion is closed to new replies.