Error Message "Verifying DMI Pool Data" Occurs and the Computer Is Unavailable (287553)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q287553

SYMPTOMS

When the computer is running the power-on self test (POST), it may stop responding (hang), and a "Verifying DMI pool data" error message may be displayed.

CAUSE

This issue is caused by the hardware.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, please contact your computer manufacturer.

MORE INFORMATION

Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is a method for managing computers in an organization. The main component, Management Information Format Database (MIFD), is a database that contains all the information about the local computer and its components.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
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