Vmm32.vxd problem

[GhostRecon]

Hello,

I have this problem with my computer that when I try to start it in safe mode or normal mode I keep receiveing the message: "VMM32.VXD is required to run Windows. If this file is not in your PATH, you may need to reinstall Windows." Now I went to the Microsoft support center for a solution and I found this:


Method 1
At the command prompt, type:
dir vmm32.vxd /s
If the Vmm32.vxd file is not found, you must install Windows 95 or Windows 98 again. If the Vmm32.vxd file is found, note the folder in which it is located, and then continue with step 2.


At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each command
cd windows
ren folder system
where folder is the folder you noted in step 1.


Restart your computer.
Method 2
Using a text editor (such as Notepad), edit the Autoexec.bat file and add or modify the PATH line so that it includes the Windows\System folder. For example, add the following line to your Autoexec.bat file:
path=c:\windows\system


I tried method 1 and I receive the message "duplicate file in use" Method 2 didn't work either.

My question is am I doing something wrong or missing a step? I know the vmm32.vxd file is in the computer (the location is "c:\windows\dir00005\" by the way).

Please Help.

Thanks in advance.

 

[singh]

First, from the search results, the file is located in a non-standard folder. It might also be damaged. The "path" is used by the system to search the directories listed for a certain file. Since the location where this file is located is non-standard (and probably not in the path), Windows can't find the file.

What you want to do is get your hands on a clean copy of the file, and copy it to the \Windows\System folder. Unless you really need Windows 9x, I would also advise you to upgrade to Windows XP or 2000

 

[KF]

>\dir00005

That type of directory name is one that appears when the Windows file repair utility recovers lost files and directories. Since an essential file is in that directory, it indicates the files that make up the OS likely have been severely damaged. The simplest idea is to install Windows over itself and say "yes" to replacing any files, or if you have a backup, now is the time to use it.

 

[azkiwi]

I seem to remember running into similar errors under Win98. You should be able to replace that file using the System File Checker (sfc.exe) I think Vmm is the virtual memory manager and it was probably trashed by a software installation.