Article ID: 187694 - Last Review: January 23, 2007 - Revision: 1.2

Emm386.exe No Longer Loads After Installing Window 98

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SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 98, Emm386.exe no longer loads when you start your computer.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you load Emm386.exe with the /Highscan switch. The /Highscan switch interferes with hardware detection during Setup, so it is disabled by Windows 98 Setup.
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RESOLUTION

To re-enable Emm386.exe, follow these steps:
  1. Using any text editor (such as Notepad), open the Config.sys file.
  2. Locate the line that loads Emm386.exe, and then remove the following text from the beginning of the line:

    rem -- by Windows 98 setup -
  3. Save and then close the Config.sys file.
  4. Restart the computer.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
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