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Mh32bit.386 Device Driver Causes MS-DOS Compatibility Mode

Article ID:137405
Last Review:January 19, 2007
Revision:1.2
This article was previously published under Q137405

SYMPTOMS

If you install Windows 95 or Windows 98 on a computer using the MicroHouse EZ-Driver software, Device Manager reports that some of your drives are using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.

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CAUSE

The Mh32bit.386 device driver that was installed by EZ-Driver is still being loaded in the System.ini file. This device driver is not compatible with the Windows protected-mode disk drivers, and is not removed by Windows Setup.

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RESOLUTION

Disable the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver in the System.ini file. To do so, follow these steps:
1.Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.
2.Locate the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver.
3.Place a semicolon (;) at the beginning of the line.
4.Save and then close the System.ini file.
5.Using the Ez.exe program by MicroHouse, disable the Floppy Boot Protection option.
6.Restart Windows.

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MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Mh32bit.386 device driver, refer to the documentation included with EZ-Driver, or contact MicroHouse.

EZ-Driver is manufactured by MicroHouse, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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