The computer I use at work is very old, however, I have
many files that I would like to try and save. I'll type
exactly what happens when I turn on the computer...

Starts up like normal, goes into Windows 95 screen (with
the clouds in the background) but then pops into a black
screen with this:

Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run
Windows or a Windows application

The windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this
device file, but the device file no longer exists.

If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling the
associated application using its uninstall or setup
program.

If you still want to use the application associated with
tis device file, try reinstalling that application to
replace the missing file.

C:\WINDOWS\system\VMM32\ios.VXD
Press any key to continue


When I press any key...the same first four lines appear
followed by:

C:\WINDOWS\system\VMM32\IFSMGR.VXD
Press any key to continue

When I press any key, the first message appears again.
Press any key again, the second message appears. Press
any key again and this appears:

While initializing device INT13:
Invalid VxD dynamic link call to device number 10, series
7.
Your Windows configuration is invalid. Run the Windows
Setup program again to correct this problem.
Press any key to continue.

When I press any key, it brings up the "It's now safe to
turn off your computer" screen.


As far as I know, I didn't delete anything. I went to
shutdown the computer by logging off user, so the computer
didn't completely shutdown, and turned off my monitor.
The next morning I entered my password as usual and this
is what happened. It's been almost a week now and I am
going completely mad trying to figure out how to fix this
problem.

The last time I saved anything onto a disk was back in
June, so I really would like to save those letters,
programs, etc. if at all possible.

I would really appreciate if someone could help me.
Thanks!

For the missing files, you will need a boot floppy with CD-ROM support (DOS CD Drivers), and your Windows 95 CD, unless the setup files are stored on your hard drive....in which case you need the path to those files.

You need to extract the files from the compressed CAB files on the CD, to the C:\WINDOWS\system\VMM32 folder. You must boot up with the boot floppy.....if you do not have a Win95 boot floppy with CD drivers, download and make one from the images at www.bootdisk.com, or borrow a Win98 boot disk from someone....the Win98 diskette does have CD-ROM support.

In DOS at the A: prompt, you switch to the CD drive letter as assigned on-screen during the floppy boot. Let us say it is E:
So at the A:\ prompt you type E: and press Enter to switch to the CD drive with the Windows CD in it.

Then, to extract one of those files you type:
EXTRACT /A /L C:\WINDOWS\System\VMM32 WIN95_02.CAB ios.VXD
Then:
EXTRACT /A /L C:\WINDOWS\System\VMM32 WIN95_02.CAB IFSMGR.VXD

The /A says 'start searching at the specified cab' - win95_02 is the first, so this searches them all, and /L says 'put filename.ext in C:\Windows\System\VMM32

If instead, the CAB files are stored on your hard drive, say at C:\Windows\Options\Cabs, you don't need the CD drive, and you would instead switch to the C: drive and then to the Windows\Options\Cabs folder, and run those commands.

See here:
HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;129605
though the section on Windows 95 is inaccurate, as it says the default Win95 boot disk has CD drivers, which is untrue.

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems


"Katie" <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:01f601c3980d$8e184d60$a501280a@phx.gbl...

I tried what you said, but to no avail. I started up the
computer with the bootdisk in the A drive and this is what
comes up:

NTLDR is missing
Press any key to restart

If you press any key with the disk still in, the same
message keeps reappearing. If you take it out, then it
goes back to what it had said before. I tried downloading
a few bootdisks from different websites, but the result
was the same. What can I do next???

I really do appreciate your help. I definately need the
help since I have no idea what to do.
unless the setup files are stored on your hard drive....in
which case you need the path to those files.
You must boot up with the boot floppy.....if you do not
have a Win95 boot floppy with CD drivers, download and
make one from the images at www.bootdisk.com, or borrow a
Win98 boot disk from someone....the Win98 diskette does
have CD-ROM support.
us say it is E:
says 'put filename.ext in C:\Windows\System\VMM32
drive, and you would instead switch to the C: drive and
then to the Windows\Options\Cabs folder, and run those
commands.
untrue.

you may have bad RAM ...take all your memory sticks out then try booting
(with boot disk) using one memory stick at a time..

"Katie" <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:0de601c398c0$26783220$a601280a@phx.gbl...

Katie <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:0de601c398c0$26783220$a601280a@phx.gbl...
Try the RESOLUTION procedure on this page

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314057

Extract the "ios.vxd" and "ifsmgr.vxd" files from the Windows
95 CD to a floppy on the computer you are using now. Start
the problem computer, tap the F8 key repeatedly until the
startup menu appears, select "Command Prompt", then insert
the floppy, type the following two lines, pressing "Enter" after
each line. Then type "win" to start Windows.

copy a:\ios.vxd c:\windows\system\vmm32
copy a:\ifsmgr.vxd c:\windows\system\vmm32

Ben

Katie <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:0de601c398c0$26783220$a601280a@phx.gbl...

That error indicates that you have tried to install Windoows XP on this computer, which you failed to mention in your posts.
See Hugh's reply, re: "NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Upgrade or Install Windows XP Over Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314057

--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems

"Katie" <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:0de601c398c0$26783220$a601280a@phx.gbl...

Actually, I never tried to upgrade my computer to XP. My
computer can't even handle Windows 98 because it is that
old and doesn't have enough memory. I tried what Hugh
said, but it didn't work. I'm beginning to think it's a
lost cause. Any other ideas before I give up?

in your posts.
Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition:

"Katie" <my_katrina@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:0a0201c39972$c21bf740$a601280a@phx.gbl...
NTLDR

Actually, the contacts on the RAM sticks may have become
oxidated. If this is the case, the solution is pretty
simple:
Take out the RAM sticks and put them back in. The amount
of oxidation may be minute, but will be enough to cause
errors.

On the other hand, if you CAN boot to safe mode and
removing and reseating the RAM sticks doesn't help, i'd
suggest booting to safe mode, make a backup of the files
that you want to save, then re-install Windows without
formatting the drive. That procedure often restores
missing system files without data loss.
Still, make a backup if you can to be on the safe side.

Well, I found the files and the database that I needed, so
those will be saved. The computer, however, is not. My
boss decided to just buy a new one for me. Thanks for all
your help.

unless the setup files are stored on your hard drive....in
which case you need the path to those files.
You must boot up with the boot floppy.....if you do not
have a Win95 boot floppy with CD drivers, download and
make one from the images at www.bootdisk.com, or borrow a
Win98 boot disk from someone....the Win98 diskette does
have CD-ROM support.
us say it is E:
says 'put filename.ext in C:\Windows\System\VMM32
drive, and you would instead switch to the C: drive and
then to the Windows\Options\Cabs folder, and run those
commands.
untrue.

Cool, so you win either way! Good on ya'