Microsoft KB Archive/137405

= Mh32bit.386 Device Driver Causes MS-DOS Compatibility Mode =

Article ID: 137405

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q137405



SYMPTOMS
If you install Windows 95 or Windows 98 on a computer using the MicroHouse EZ-Driver software, Device Manager reports that some of your drives are using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.



CAUSE
The Mh32bit.386 device driver that was installed by EZ-Driver is still being loaded in the System.ini file. This device driver is not compatible with the Windows protected-mode disk drivers, and is not removed by Windows Setup.



RESOLUTION
Disable the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver in the System.ini file. To do so, follow these steps:


 * 1) Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.
 * 2) Locate the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver.
 * 3) Place a semicolon  at the beginning of the line.
 * 4) Save and then close the System.ini file.
 * 5) Using the Ez.exe program by MicroHouse, disable the Floppy Boot Protection option.
 * 6) Restart Windows.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about the Mh32bit.386 device driver, refer to the documentation included with EZ-Driver, or contact MicroHouse.

EZ-Driver is manufactured by MicroHouse, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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