WFWG Err Msg: EMM Exception Error #6... Old VNETBIOS.386

ID: Q90407

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you have Microsoft Windows installed on your system and you then upgrade to Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, you receive the following error message:

EMM Exception Error #6

CAUSE

Windows for Workgroups provides an updated version of VNETBIOS.386, the virtual NetBIOS device driver (VxD). This file is normally placed in the Windows SYSTEM subdirectory. Earlier versions of this file, placed in the Windows directory may cause this error message.

NOTE: This error can also be caused by conflicts in the upper memory area.

WORKAROUND

To resolve the error, rename or delete the VNETBIOS.386 file in the Windows directory, and ensure that the proper file exists in Windows SYSTEM subdirectory.

The VNETBIOS.386 file that ships with Windows for Workgroups has the following file details:


   VNETBIOS.386         37320   10-01-92   3:11a

Additional query words: 3.10 vnetbios old previous

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.1
Platform : WINDOWS
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