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by arichart

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I am trying to install WIN98 as a fresh install, but when Windows runs the first time, it goes to a screen that lets me know that C:WINDOWS\System\vmm32.vxd could not load or does not exist. I have tried different hard drives, fdisking the mbr, re-formating, but have not got this worked out. If you run windows in safe mode, the file is there in the Windows directory, but won't load properly for some reason. Help?

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by dmiles

When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

VMM32.VXD is required to run Windows. If this file is not in your PATH, you may need to reinstall Windows.
Your computer then starts to a command prompt.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Windows\System folder is missing or renamed, or if the PATH line in the Autoexec.bat file is missing or does not include the Windows\System folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, use the appropriate method:
Method1
At the command prompt, type:
dir vmm32.vxd /s

If the Vmm32.vxd file is not found, you must install Windows 95 or Windows 98 again. If the Vmm32.vxd file is found, note the folder in which it is located, and then continue with step 2.

Atthe command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command
cd windows
ren folder system

where folder is the folder you noted in step 1.

Restart your computer.

by arichart

Thanks for your help, but this problem worked itself out over the weekend, it was rather odd, but thanks for the info!

by asifsaeed007

Hello there:

Boot to DOS, goto c:\ and type 'edit autoexec.bat' and press enter. Add/modify the 'PATH=' line in c:\autoexec.bat file as:

path=c:\windows\system

This should rectify the problem.

Bye

by arichart

Thanks for your help, but this problem worked itself out over the weekend, it was rather odd, but thanks for the info!

by thechas

When I have had VXD problems on fresh installs of Windows, it usually is from incompatible RAM.

Even though the RAM passes the BIOS test, it can have incompatibilities with the motherboard that cause Windows problems.

Start by changing the RAM.
You only need to delete the *.vxd files in the Windows\System32 folder, then re-install Windows.

Chas

by arichart

Thanks for your help, but this problem worked itself out over the weekend, it was rather odd, but thanks for the info!

by arichart

Thanks for your help, but this problem worked itself out over the weekend, it was rather odd, but thanks for the info!

by craigmjackson

Hey, I'd try a different CD before anything. Before trying to HACK a fresh install. The installation CD or the hard drive is obviously bad if the same FILE error occurs during load.

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