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"Windows Protection Error. System Halted" Error Message Received After Upgrade to Windows Millennium Edition

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Article ID:268804
Last Review:July 24, 2007
Revision:1.4
This article was previously published under Q268804
If this article does not describe the error message that you are receiving, view the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article to view more articles that describe error messages:
315854 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315854/EN-US/) Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on a computer that has CeQuadrat Packet Writer Software installed, you receive the following error message:
Windows Protection Error. System Halted

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CAUSE

This behavior occurs if you have old drivers for the CeQuadrat Packet Writer Software installed on your computer.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install the updated drivers from the software manufacturer, following these steps:
1.Start your computer and go to an MS-DOS prompt.
2.Rename the following file in the Windows\System\IOSubsys directory:
C2udffs.vxd
3.Restart the computer.
4.From the following location, obtain and install the updated drivers Service Pack PacketCD Win9.x version 3.00.209 Pcd209up.exe file, which includes the updated C2udffs.vxd:
http://www.download.com/Easy-CD-Creator-Update-Platinum-/3000-2169_4-8996869.html (http://www.download.com/Easy-CD-Creator-Update-Platinum-/3000-2169_4-8996869.html)

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MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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Keywords: 
kberrmsg kbfaq kbprb kbsetup kbwinprotecterr KB268804

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