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IOS Windows Protection Error

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by geoff59

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I transferred my hdd which I had used for running Win95 in a 133 MHz chip computer to another computer with a 500MHz chip and get the error message "While initializing device IOS Windows protection error. You need to restart your computer." Is this because of the cpu chip or is there another reason?

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by geoff59

I re-installed Win95 as I knew the hardware devices were different and I still got the same error message. I sort of remember that there are 16 bit CPU's and programs. The 500 MHz chip is an AMD K6-2 and I think it might be a 32bit chip.

by wcp

I remember there was a compatibility issue with Windows 95 and AMD K6-2 350MHz or faster CPU.
You need Windows 95 update patch (amdk6upd.exe) to resolve the problem.

Refer to:

http://tinyurl.com/3b29v

http://tinyurl.com/9mmj

The trick is to install the update before you install the AMD K6-2 500MHz CPU.

1. Move the HD back to 133MHz computer.
2. Install the above patch.
3. Move the HD to the 500MHz computer.

by wcp

4. You may have to reconfigure Windows. This may include reinstalling Windows on top of the current one. But under no circumstances, clean install Windows for obvious reason.

If you need more help, please post a comment.

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