I'm here, but I cannot find the original thread. Did you use a different
name?
(1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q187602
Troubleshoot
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q192926
Clean boot troubleshoot
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q188867
Troubleshooting Startup
(2) These two from
http://search.support.microsoft.com/...SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKB
seem to mention your situation.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;263466
Error Message: Initializing Device IOS Windows Protection Error
(263466) - When you start your computer, you may receive the following
error message: Initializing Device IOS: Windows Protection Error When
you try to restart your computer in Safe mode, you may receive the same
error message.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;311108
Error Message: While Initializing Device IOS an I/O Subsystem Driver
Failed to Load...
(311108) - When you attempt to start Windows, you may receive the
following error message: While initializing device IOS, an I/O subsystem
driver failed to load. Either a file in the IOSubsys subdirectory is
corrupt or the system is low on memory.
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Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net
"jimmie" <jcom666539@aol.com> wrote in message
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| the computer just installed Nortons NAV and PF and after
| reboot got error missing 7 virtual device drivers.
| iosubsys folder missing, no boottxt log (PCR) went to
| clean boot, can't do without being in windows have been
| through the trouble shoots, scan reg, etc. finally got
| scan reg to repair registry but still unable to boot in
| either mode. Need help.
| Thanks
