Vmm32.Vxd

Try correcting the registry first, and you can go back before the problem if it hasn't gone beyond the 5 day limit, if you can't resolve it by attempting to run the System File Checker, but on an outside chance try unplugging the mouse and plugging it back in,( you can reverse the mouse and key board and cause all kinds of error messages in some circumstances) If it fails , then here are the registry tools needed to correct it , the last one to use is the Go Back function;
scanreg /restore (Goback feature up to 5 days )
scanreg /opt (Optomize registry by defrag and eleminating orphans )
scanreg /fix (Uses current settings and restores them to operational )
I would use the sequence of /fix, then /Opt , and if all else fails and you areout of time you can revert to the way it was if not too much time has elapsed by using the /restore , all are done from the Dos prompt. Luck

I would try running sfc (System File Checker) first, as the previous post suggests. Simply Start -> Run, type sfc and press ok. Have your Windows 98 cd ready.

If that doesn't work, delete vmm32.vxd and reinstall Windows.

Try the methods outlined here:

http://www.windows-help.net/windows98/vmm32.shtml

I have seen this problem several times before. Some are caused by AOL, some are not. I fix them by editing the registery. Use Regedit and find all Vmm32.vxd and delete it.

Note: Backup the registery first!

What is the Exact message? Does your Autoexec.Bat file show C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM in the PATH statement? Is the VMM32.VXD file in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM?

Is the scanner a "umax"? If so the installation puts a line in the [386enh] section of "system.ini". It points to the install folder. rem out the line. umax's web site says this is a problem on the faster cpu's.

I found a fix for this issue. If you can I would copy the entire Win98 folder to your hard drive and run the setup from there (this is of course after you have reformmated the hard drive). This should stop the error. Or copy the Win98 folder from your CD and edit the registry where your SOURCE PATH is now x:\win98. They worked for me.

I found a fix for this issue. If you can I would copy the entire Win98 folder to your hard drive and run the setup from there (this is of course after you have reformmated the hard drive). This should stop the error. Or copy the Win98 folder from your CD and edit the registry where your SOURCE PATH is now x:\win98. They worked for me.

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