Microsoft KB Archive/194679

= Error Message: VMM32.VXD Is Required to Run Windows... =

Article ID: 194679

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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This article was previously published under Q194679



SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

VMM32.VXD is required to run Windows. If this file is not in your PATH, you may need to reinstall Windows.

Your computer then starts to a command prompt.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Windows\System folder is missing or renamed, or if the PATH line in the Autoexec.bat file is missing or does not include the Windows\System folder.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, use the appropriate method:

Method 1
 At the command prompt, type:

dir vmm32.vxd /s

If the Vmm32.vxd file is not found, you must install Windows 95 or Windows 98 again. If the Vmm32.vxd file is found, note the folder in which it is located, and then continue with step 2.

 At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command

'''cd windows

ren  system'''

where  is the folder you noted in step 1.

 Restart your computer.

Method 2
Using a text editor (such as Notepad), edit the Autoexec.bat file and add or modify the PATH line so that it includes the Windows\System folder. For example, add the following line to your Autoexec.bat file:

path=c:\windows\system

Additional query words: vmm32 vxd w98hemjul

Keywords: kberrmsg kbfaq kbprb KB194679

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