Microsoft KB Archive/824584

= Msgsrv32.exe Error Message When You Use Windows 95 on a Virtual Machine =

Article ID: 824584

Article Last Modified on 2/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Windows 95 on a virtual machine, you may receive an Msgsrv32.exe error message.



CAUSE
This error message indicates that an operation that was not valid was caused by a Microsoft Windows 95-based program in another Windows 95-based program. This problem may indicate that there is some damage to Windows 95 files.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
 * 1) Start Windows 95 in safe mode by holding down the F6 key when the computer and Windows are starting.
 * 2) Restart Windows 95.

If the problem continues, you may have to reinstall Windows 95.



MORE INFORMATION
Msgsrv32.exe is a Windows 95 program that runs in the background on Windows 95. The Msgsrv32.exe program performs several background functions that are required for Windows 95 to operate. The Msgsrv32.exe program:
 * Mediates Plug and Play messages among various parts of the operating system.
 * Coordinates automatic responses to Setup programs. This includes verifying whether a Setup program has incorrectly overwritten Windows 95 files. It also includes optionally restoring the Windows 95 versions of those files.
 * Displays the initial logon dialog box if networking is enabled.
 * Plays the system startup and the system shutdown sounds.
 * Loads installable Windows drivers at startup and unloads them at shutdown.
 * Runs the shell program (typically Explorer.exe); it also runs the shell program again if the shell program does not respond.

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