Computer Stops Responding After You Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE

ID: Q195164


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box in Windows, your computer may stop responding (hang).


CAUSE

This issue can occur if the Reboot.vxd file is located in the Vmm32 folder and is damaged or is the wrong version.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, rename the Reboot.vxd file in the Vmm32 folder and then restart your computer. For information about how to rename a file, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type "renaming" (without quotation marks), and then double-click the "Renaming files" topic.


MORE INFORMATION

The Reboot.vxd file is normally integrated into the Vmm32.vxd file, and should not appear in other locations.

Additional query words: 98

Keywords : kbenv kbui win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 30, 1999
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