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This error message can occur if the | This error message can occur if the "shell=" line in the System.ini file is missing the reference to the Explorer.exe file. | ||
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<li>Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.</li> | <li>Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.</li> | ||
<li><p>Modify the | <li><p>Modify the "shell=" line so that it reads:</p> | ||
<blockquote>'''shell=explorer.exe'''</blockquote></li> | <blockquote>'''shell=explorer.exe'''</blockquote></li> | ||
<li>Save and then close the System.ini file, and then restart Windows 95.</li></ol> | <li>Save and then close the System.ini file, and then restart Windows 95.</li></ol> |
Latest revision as of 10:06, 21 July 2020
Error Message: Error Loading. You Must Reinstall Windows. |
Q172378
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:
Error loading. You must reinstall Windows.
CAUSE
This error message can occur if the "shell=" line in the System.ini file is missing the reference to the Explorer.exe file.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
- Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.
Modify the "shell=" line so that it reads:
shell=explorer.exe
- Save and then close the System.ini file, and then restart Windows 95.
Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg win95
Issue type :
Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95
Last Reviewed: December 15, 2000 |