Error Message Occurs When Running Windows 98 Setup on a Chembook 2700 Computer (264022)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q264022
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315854 Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you run Windows 98 Setup on a Chembook 2700 computer, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Protection Error. You need to restart your computer.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the Disk Timeout setting is enabled in Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) of your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, consult the manufacturer's BIOS documentation about how to change the Disk Timeout setting. You can also download the latest version of BIOS from the following Chembook Web site: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

MORE INFORMATION

This issue may also occur when you start your computer in Windows 98.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb kbsetup kbWinProtectErr KB264022