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Q160086: GP Fault at Startup with Remove-IT 95 Installed

Article: Q160086
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 02-FEB-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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If your computer logs on to a Microsoft Windows NT server during startup, you
may receive a general protection (GP) fault.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you have installed Remove-IT 95 on your computer.
Remove-IT 95 installs two tools in the Startup folder that try to contact the
foreign (Windows NT) file system when started.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the two Remove-IT 95 tools from the Startup folder. Start the tools
manually after Windows 95 has been running for a few minutes.

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 other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: gpf

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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