Error Message: Error Loading. You Must Reinstall Windows.

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Error loading. You must reinstall Windows.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if the "shell=" line in the System.ini file is missing the reference to the Explorer.exe file.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.



2. Modify the "shell=" line so that it reads:

   shell=explorer.exe




3. Save and then close the System.ini file, and then restart Windows 95.

Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg win95
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
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