Problem loading Windows 98 after formatting and fdisk the hard drive.

rick perna · 03-02-2005, 07:18 PM

CTX SIB1030P COMPUTER AMD-K6 2/300 CPU 192512 MEM + 4096 SHARED

The first problem is that I get a : “Memory Test Failed” notice, but once I hit F1 the load continues
until you exit the “Setup Scan” which says everything is ok . You get a message that says:

standard mode: Fault outside of MS-Dos extender

and the E>/ prompt comes up. have tried the suggestions that I have found on this site. Any suggestions?? thanks Rick

Geekgirl · 03-02-2005, 07:26 PM

Hi rick,

This error message occurs when the fault handler dispatcher in DOSX.EXE generates another cascaded fault while trying to handle a protected-mode exception. This error is usually caused by one of the following factors:

• HIMEM.SYS is unable to control the A20 line.
• DOS=HIGH is not functioning properly (related to HIMEM.SYS control).
• The RAM, static RAM (SRAM), single in-line memory module (SIMM), or dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are not functioning properly.
• You are running DR DOS.
• The third-party memory manager is not configured correctly.
• The EMM386.EXE NOEMS x=A000-EFFF line is missing from the Config.sys file.
• You have an old, out-of-date ROM BIOS.
• Your CMOS settings are incorrect.
• Your Windows files are old or corrupted. To test this, create a new directory on the hard drive, and install Windows in that directory.
• Your disks are corrupted.
• Your system is infected with the Form, Forms, Noint, or Yankee Doodle virus.

info

plmartin68 · 03-20-2005, 10:33 PM

This is word for work what is on microsofts site but it still doesn't solve problem. what can I use to boot/update cmos or ms-dos to solve this issue. I have checked for virus none i removed everything but hd, and video card,
tomorrow I will remove all added memory because that is the only thing left that is different besides me secure wipeing the hd. Perry

Geekgirl · 03-21-2005, 05:48 AM

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Geekgirl

Quote:

Hi rick,

This error message occurs when the fault handler dispatcher in DOSX.EXE generates another cascaded fault while trying to handle a protected-mode exception. This error is usually caused by one of the following factors:

• HIMEM.SYS is unable to control the A20 line.
• DOS=HIGH is not functioning properly (related to HIMEM.SYS control).
• The RAM, static RAM (SRAM), single in-line memory module (SIMM), or dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are not functioning properly.
• You are running DR DOS.
• The third-party memory manager is not configured correctly.
• The EMM386.EXE NOEMS x=A000-EFFF line is missing from the Config.sys file.
• You have an old, out-of-date ROM BIOS.
• Your CMOS settings are incorrect.
• Your Windows files are old or corrupted. To test this, create a new directory on the hard drive, and install Windows in that directory.
• Your disks are corrupted.
• Your system is infected with the Form, Forms, Noint, or Yankee Doodle virus.

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Why did you even reply to this thread??

batty_professor · 03-22-2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick perna

CTX SIB1030P COMPUTER AMD-K6 2/300 CPU 192512 MEM + 4096 SHARED

The first problem is that I get a : “Memory Test Failed” notice, but once I hit F1 the load continues
until you exit the “Setup Scan” which says everything is ok . You get a message that says:

standard mode: Fault outside of MS-Dos extender

and the E>/ prompt comes up. have tried the suggestions that I have found on this site. Any suggestions?? thanks Rick

Ok, I have a suggestion. You can find live Linux distributions here. http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html Scroll down the page and find one off the smaller sized distributions, such as Beatrix. or Insert. Insert BTW has some repair utilities. Anyway, if one of these runs on your computer ok, then your hardware ( particularly, your RAM ) isn't likely to have any problems. Then you can think about fixing whatever is wrong with your software, or hard drive. And the utilities on these CD's may help with that. For help with creating the CD's see the helpful information here. http://www.linuxiso.org/

03-02-2005, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
rick perna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maine USA Posts: 4 OS: 98	Problem loading Windows 98 after formatting and fdisk the hard drive. CTX SIB1030P COMPUTER AMD-K6 2/300 CPU 192512 MEM + 4096 SHARED The first problem is that I get a : “Memory Test Failed” notice, but once I hit F1 the load continues until you exit the “Setup Scan” which says everything is ok . You get a message that says: standard mode: Fault outside of MS-Dos extender and the E>/ prompt comes up. have tried the suggestions that I have found on this site. Any suggestions?? thanks Rick

03-02-2005, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,163 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Hi rick, This error message occurs when the fault handler dispatcher in DOSX.EXE generates another cascaded fault while trying to handle a protected-mode exception. This error is usually caused by one of the following factors: • HIMEM.SYS is unable to control the A20 line. • DOS=HIGH is not functioning properly (related to HIMEM.SYS control). • The RAM, static RAM (SRAM), single in-line memory module (SIMM), or dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips are not functioning properly. • You are running DR DOS. • The third-party memory manager is not configured correctly. • The EMM386.EXE NOEMS x=A000-EFFF line is missing from the Config.sys file. • You have an old, out-of-date ROM BIOS. • Your CMOS settings are incorrect. • Your Windows files are old or corrupted. To test this, create a new directory on the hard drive, and install Windows in that directory. • Your disks are corrupted. • Your system is infected with the Form, Forms, Noint, or Yankee Doodle virus. info __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

03-20-2005, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
plmartin68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2 OS: xp, none now need help	Is plagerism helpful This is word for work what is on microsofts site but it still doesn't solve problem. what can I use to boot/update cmos or ms-dos to solve this issue. I have checked for virus none i removed everything but hd, and video card, tomorrow I will remove all added memory because that is the only thing left that is different besides me secure wipeing the hd. Perry