Fatal Exception 0E at 0028:c028bac6 in VXD Vwin32 05...

ID: Q190915


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer after upgrading to Windows 98, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:

Fatal Exception 0E at 0028:c028bac6 in VXD Vwin32 05 +000281a
dmistart timed out waiting for INITCOMPLETE message from c:\program files\intel\ldcm\win32sl.exe -i -r
ia error, ..\..\dmispio.cpp::320 unable to register with service provider.
Microsoft visual C++ runtime library:
runtime error! c:\program files\intel\ldcm\ci\ia\ciamngr.exe

abnormal program termination.
dmistart caused an IPF in module dmistart.exe at 015f:00401a0c
You may also receive a series of "Invalid page fault" error messages in files with the ._ac extension.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your computer automatically starts the third- party Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Start utility.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of the DMIStart utility to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

To work around this issue, disable the DMIStart utility:

  1. Restart the computer. Press and hold down the CTRL key until the Windows 98 Startup menu appears, and then choose Safe Mode.


  2. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.


  3. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.


  4. On the Startup tab, click to clear the check box next to DMIStart.


  5. Click OK. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.


Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: June 16, 1999
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