VKD error at bootup win98 how to resolve this problem???

[theflyingdutchman]

A friend of mine has a problem with his brand new pc. While booting into win 98 he gets a "VKD" error message. Do you guys know how to fix this problem?

Thanks in advandce

Regards TFD.

 

[sohcrates]

Can you get me the exact VXD error? It IS a vxd NOT a vkd error right?

What software or hardware did he recently install?

 

[theflyingdutchman]

Yes it is a VxD error Virtual Keboard driver. He bought a new computer but still usues his old keyboard. I suggested a fresh install of win98 or replacing his keyboard. I don't exactly know what software he installed I believe it was only win 98. He didn't add any hardware after the win 98 installation.


Regards TFD

 

[sohcrates]

well,

Type "Sysedit" (without the quotes) into the run command in the Start Menu. This opens up the System Editor. In WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI, look for references to the offending vxd (use the search function). If you find it referenced, put a "REM" plus a space in front of it (w/out the quotes). I'd recommend backing these two (plain text) files up before making any permanent changes. Save if changes are made. Reboot to see if the error message disappears.

basically, it seems like that vxd error isn't causing any harm , right? It's just annoying

the BEST way would be to figure out what he uninstalled , if anything, recently and to re-install it again, which should replace the vxd. else, you could alway search the registry for it, but that is a last resort

 

[RyDogg1]

Sounds like to me his new keyboard had software preinstalled and you need to uninstall it. More than likely it's a setting in the system.ini that looks for the keyboard to load that VxD. Remove the keyboard software and you should be fine.

Ryan

 

[theflyingdutchman]

OK thanks


Regards TFD