Windows 98 Starts Only in Safe Mode on IBM PC 300

ID: Q189465

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 98 on an IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer, you may be able to start Windows 98 only in Safe mode.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if either or both of the following conditions exist:

The IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer has an older BIOS version installed.

The IBM PC 300 (Type 6561) computer has an older video adapter driver installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, upgrade your BIOS to version Nzjt31a or later and upgrade your video adapter driver. To do this, contact IBM or visit the following IBM Web site:

http://www.ibm.com

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Keywords : kbsetup winboot win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb