Windows 95 Updates for AMD CPUs
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Windows 95 Updates for AMD CPUs
If you are running Windows 95 on a computer with an AMD K6-2 or K6-III
processor running at speeds of 350MHz and above, you may receive one of the
following error messages:
•
Windows Protection Error.
•
Device IOS failed to initialize.
•
You must reboot your computer.
These error messages are not an issue under Windows 98,
Windows NT, or Linux.
Depending on your version of Microsoft Windows 95, you can correct this
problem with a patch file.
Windows 95B (OSR2) Patch for AMD CPUs
Microsoft has released a patch for Windows 95 OSR2 (OSR2, OSR2.1, or
OSR2.5) to correct a timing problem with the AMD K6-2 at speeds of 350MHz
and higher. This file is available from the PowerLeap web site. For complete
information on this patch, please go to
http://www.microsoft.com/windows95/downloads/contents/wurecommended
/s_wuservicepacks/amdpatch/default.asp?site=95
.
Please note that this patch will not resolve issues associated with any versions of
Windows 95 other than the OEM SR2 version.
