Microsoft KB Archive/189465

= Windows 98 Starts Only in Safe Mode on IBM PC 300 =

Article ID: 189465

Article Last Modified on 8/8/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q189465



SYMPTOMS
After you install Windows 98 on an IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer, you may be able to start Windows 98 only in Safe mode.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if either or both of the following conditions exist:


 * The IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer has an older BIOS version installed.
 * The IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer has an older video adapter driver installed.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, upgrade your BIOS to version Nzjt31a or later and upgrade your video adapter driver. To do this, contact IBM or visit the following IBM Web site:

http://www.ibm.com

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Keywords: kbprb kbsetup KB189465

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