windows 98 startup

when i turn on my comp it says while initializing device ptvcd: windows protection error. you need to restart computer.

why is this doing this and how can i fix it????????

 

If I remember correctly that requires a re-install of the OS.

And also I believe it has to be done from a complete shut down bootup directly to a FLOPPY up and not going to the HD first.

BillyBob

 

Have a look at this MS knowledge base article and see if it helps.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;296240&Product=w98

 

Huh Oh.

I just looked at the error.

it says while initializing device ptvcd

I did not pay attention to the fact of there being a device error.

BillyBob

 

thanks for the help

ive got the problem resolved