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"Windows Protection Error" on NEC Powermate 466

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Article ID:135183
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q135183

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Windows 95 for the first time after Setup finishes, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Protection Error
If you restart Windows 95 in Safe mode, you see an incorrect display device listed in Device Manager.

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CAUSE

Early versions of the NEC Powermate 466 Plug and Play BIOS do not report the display type correctly.

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RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, restart Windows 95 using the Command Prompt Only option on the Startup menu. Run Setup again, with the following command: 
   setup /p i
This command forces Setup to ignore the computer's Plug and Play BIOS.

You may also want to contact NEC to inquire about obtaining an updated BIOS that resolves this problem.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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