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

 Last reviewed: November 16, 1995
Article ID: Q139728
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

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

This problem may occur on the following computers:

  • ALR Evolution 5ST P90
  • ALR Evolution 5X P90

RESOLUTION

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

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

KBCategory: kbsetup kbhw kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: win95 winboot
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Last reviewed: November 16, 1995
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