Windows Protection Error Messages
Windows Protection error messages are quite common on computers running Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) operating systems. These error messages are usually displayed at system startup or system shutdown. Discussed here are the resolution methods that you can follow to resolve Windows Protection Startup and Shutdown errors.Error Messages
You may receive the following error messages when you start your Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE computer:
While initializing device device_name Windows Protection Error
Note: device_name is name of the device causing the error.
Or the following error message may be displayed when you start or shut down your Windows:
Windows Protection Error
This error is usually displayed when your system is loading or unloading a Virtual Device Driver (VxD). Usually, the VxD that caused the error is mentioned in the error message. If it is not given, it is generally not possible detect the culprit VxD.
Cause of the Error
These Windows Protection error messages are generated when one or more of the following conditions are true:
- There is a conflict between a real-mode driver and a protected-mode driver.
- Windows Registry is damaged.
- Either Win.com file or Command.com file are damaged or virus infected.
- An already initialized protected-mode driver is loaded from the System.ini file.
- Conflicts in physical input/output (I/O) address or a random access memory (RAM) address.
- Incorrect CMOS settings for one or more built-in peripheral devices, such as hard disk, cache, and CPU timing.
- BIOS-related problems with the computer’s Plug and Play feature.
- Malfunctioning cache or memory.
- Problems with computer's motherboard.
- Microsoft Office 97 installed on a Windows computer that is also using the Novell Client 32 software.
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