Invalid files not able to start win 95.

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christopher - 25 Jul 2003 00:07 GMT

I turn computer on it goes to start up menu and says
that windows didn't finish loading. then I get this
message "A device file that is specified in the system.
INI file is damaged. It may be needed to run windows.
c:\WINDOWS\system\VMM32\VPICD.VXD I wanted to know if
there was a way of wiping out the win 95 that's on there
to get it reinstalled it won't allow me to go any further
than this message.

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Bill Starbuck - 25 Jul 2003 16:02 GMT

Is it possible that this trouble started after you tried to reinstall
Windows/ One possible cause is reinstallation with the wrong version
of Windows.

I think you best best is to reinstall Windows, but you need to use the
version of Windows that was on your computer. If in doubt, reinstall
Windows into a new empty folder. The following article explains how to
install Windows into a new folder:

How to Reinstall Windows 95 to a New Folder [Q142096]
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q142/0/96.asp

Information about reinstalling is also on www.windowsreinstall.com.

If you need a Windows Startup Disk, you can get one at:

http://www.bootdisk.com/

Also, the Ultimate Boot Disk will: Restore corrupt system files;
Flash your PC bios; Scan your hard drive for viruses; Install or
re-install Windows; Extract cabinet files from the Windows CD; Scan
your hard drive for errors; Boot into the Windows graphical user
interface; Run DOS disk utilities like Partition Magic or Ghost;
Partition your hard drive; Backup your registry or transfer system
files. 626kB. Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000. Free at:

http://www.tudogs.com/windows3.php3

Bill Starbuck (MVP)

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