Windows 95 Software Update: ------------------------------------------------------------------- | The disk and software contained on it, including any | | accompanying documentation ("the Software"), are provided to | | you at no additional charge. Microsoft Corporation owns all | | right, title and interest to the Software. TO THE MAXIMUM | | EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS | | DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, | | BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTBILITY AND | | FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE. | | The Software is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, | | duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to | | restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the | | Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS | | 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial | | Computer Software--Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as | | applicable. Manufacturer is Microsoft Corporation, One | | Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399. Any transfer of this | | Software must be accompanied by this statement and may only be | | transferred if first approved by Microsoft. | | | | (c) 1995-1997 Microsoft Corporation, All Rights Reserved. | ------------------------------------------------------------------- File Information: ================= Windows 95 Version 4.00.950 B (OSR 2 & OSR 2.1): ----File---- -Version- ----Date/Time---- ----Size----- ESDI_506.PDR 4.00.1118 09/04/98 11:18 am 24,426 bytes HSFLOP.PDR 4.00.1113 08/03/98 11:13 am 25,249 bytes SCSIPORT.PDR 4.00.1112 09/04/98 11:12 am 23,158 bytes CDFS.VXD 4.00.1112 01/15/97 11:12 am 59,153 bytes DISKTSD.VXD 4.00.1112 01/15/97 11:12 am 18,809 bytes INT13.VXD 4.00.1112 01/15/97 11:12 am 9,955 bytes IOS.VXD 4.00.1113 09/04/98 11:13 am 68,962 bytes VFBACKUP.VXD 4.00.1112 01/15/97 11:12 am 18,197 bytes Windows 95 Version 4.00.950 B (OSR 2.1 only): ----File---- -Version- ----Date/Time---- ----Size----- NTKERN.VXD 4.00.1112 09/10/98 11:12 am 111,678 bytes Problem(s) this Update Resolves: ================================ When you are starting Windows 95 OSR2, OSR2.1, or OSR2.5 on a computer with an AMD-K6-2 processor running at speeds of 350 MHz and above, you may receive one of the following error messages: Device IOS failed to initialize. Windows Protection Error. You must reboot your computer. Windows Protection Error. You must reboot your computer. The first error is a result of a divide exception in IOS.VXD, the second is due to a similar error within ESDI_506.PDR or SCSIPORT.PDR. This problem is very intermittent at 350MHz, but occurs more often at higher speeds. Note that it is necessary to reboot the computer after the error occurs. If the error does not occur, the system will run normally. Microsoft Knowledge Base reference article(s): Q192841 AMD K6-2/350 CPU Windows Protection Error at boot time How to Install: =============== 1. Copy the file AMDK6UPD.EXE into an empty folder, and run AMDK6UPD.EXE to install the update. 2. You may be warned that you are about to replace a newer file with an older version of the file. Generally, you should the keep the newer file, and choose not to replace it with an older file. 3. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect. How to Uninstall: ================= 1. Using Windows Explorer, locate the file AMDK6_UN.INF in the Windows\INF\QFE folder, right-click on the file AMDK6_UN.INF, and choose Install. 2. You will be prompted for the Windows 95 installation CD or diskettes. Choose the appropriate path. 3. You may be prompted to replace the newer file with an older version of the file. To uninstall this update, choose to Replace the newer file. 4. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.