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Fatal Exception Errors 95 & 98
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Fatal Exception Errors 95 & 98
Fatal
Exception Errors
Windows 95 and 98 address memory in 32 bit mode, unlike Windows
3.1 or Workgroups which can only address the first 4 megs of
memory in 32 bit mode. Addressing memory in 32 bit mode is much
more demanding on the ram and therefore more prone to problems.
Fatal Exception errors occur when windows tries to address a
portion of memory in 32 bit mode and returns a failure code.
These errors happen frequently when new "bad" memory is added to
a good running system.
Resolution:
1. Memory - take out any new memory added or switch the memory
out with new ram.
2. Motherboard - a defective motherboard can cause these errors
as well. The motherboard contains memory registers that it uses
to address the physical ram placed into the motherboard.
Sometimes Fatal Exception Errors can be resolved by increasing
the memory wait states in the CMOS or disabling the external
cache in the CMOS. Replace the motherboard if needed.
3. Windows 95/98 - these errors can also be caused by a
corrupted registry or corrupted windows system files such as the
kernel or virtual memory manager. If you suspect this may be the
case backup any important data and either delete the windows
directory (deltree windows) or fdisk and format the hard drive
and reinstall windows. Before doing this make sure you have
important data backed up and have everything you need to get the
system back up and running such as the cd-rom drivers and
windows media.
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