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Q139728: Err Msg: EMM386 Has Detected Error #06 in…Address 00B8:0B53

Article: Q139728
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows 95, you may receive the following error message the
first time you restart your computer after running Setup:

  EMM386 has detected error #06 in application memory address 00B8:0B53. To
  minimize the chance of data loss, EMM386 has halted your computer. For more
  information, see the Readme.txt file. To restart you computer, press Enter.

When you press ENTER, the computer does not restart.

CAUSE
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This problem may occur on the following computers:

- ALR Evolution 5ST P90

- ALR Evolution 5X P90

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, turn the computer off and leave it off for
approximately 5 to 10 seconds, and then turn it on again. Setup should continue
normally.

ALR Technical Support suggests updating the BIOS on Evolution-series computers to
the latest BIOS revision. For information about BIOS updates, please see ALR's
World Wide Web page at:

  www.alr.com


MORE INFORMATION
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independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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