Article: Q190826
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbenv kbhw win95 kbHardware
Last Modified: 27-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install a Diamond Monster Sound M80 sound card in a computer running
Windows 95, you may be able to start Windows 95 only in Safe mode.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Autoexec.bat file contains an incorrect line.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
1. Using a text editor (such as Notepad), open the Autoexec.bat file.
2. Look for the following line in the Autoexec.bat file:
C:\Progra~1\Monste~1\F3InitC:\Progra~1\Monste~1\F3dos.bdi
3. If the line exists, change the line to the following two separate lines:
C:\Progra~1\Monste~1\F3Init
C:\Progra~1\Monste~1\F3dos.bdi
4. Save and then close the Autoexec.bat file.
5. Restart your computer.
MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
Additional query words: diamondmm
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Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv kbhw win95 kbHardware
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : WINDOWS:95
Issue type : kbprb
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