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Q221962: Err Msg: Win98setup Executed an Illegal Instruction in Module…

Article: Q221962
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbsetup 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 run Microsoft Windows 98 Setup to upgrade your Windows 95-based
computer, you may receive the following error message:

  Win98setup executed an Illegal Instruction in Module V128IID.drv

Also, you may receive similar error messages that refer to the V128iid.drv file
in Windows Explorer and Microsoft Internet Explorer before you upgrade.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if you are using an out-of-date video driver for your STB
Velocity 4400 (AGP or PCI) video adapter. Some drivers for this video adapter
are not totally compatible with Windows 98 and Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your video adapter to inquire
about the availability of a fix for this issue before trying to upgrade to
Windows 98.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbsetup win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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