By the way, why did you put a question on Windows 98 in the Windows Millenium Edition topic area, rather than the Windows 98 topic area?
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Vnetbios.vxd error on boot windows 98
Every time my windows 98 computer reboots it says that it can't find vnetbios.vxd, press any key to continue. i had just reloaded windows 98 and this has been coming up every time i boot since, does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of it?
Thank You
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Greetings!
This is usually the result of a failed installation of network interface card (a.k.a. NIC).
This is a fairly routine fix I've applied countless times when doing cable internet installations, so I hope you'll benefit from it.
<Start>
<Run>
type "regedit"
with "My Computer" highlighted, choose:
<Edit>
<Find>
type "vnetbios.vxd
choose "Find Next"
when it finds a line that says something like:
"Static Vnetbios.vxd" choose:
<Del> and confirm with:
<Y>
Then <F3> to continue searching
Repeat for next occurrence, until Search has finished.
<File>
<Exit>
Shutdown system as normal, then power down (if not off).
Power up and observe no VNETBIOS.VXD message.
Hope this helps!
Ted, the Modem Mixer
Tedsky, i had already suspected it was something to do with the network card, i am sure you must be right. I am actually asking this question for a call i got in my role as gateway tech support that kind of stumped me. The customer did have a cable modem and his gateway computer has a network card that his provider put in. From what you said and from the things i already know, i am positive your answer is correct. Great fix man, i am going to submit it at work and post it so other gateway techs can try it when they come across that problem.
Greetings!
Figures that a cable modem installer (moi) would know what gives here <grin>.
Wish I had a dollar for every time I saw these files stop the startup:
VNETBIOS.VXD
VNETSUP.VXD
VREDIR.VXD
DFS.VXD
MSNP32.DLL
Keep this solution in your back pocket <smile>.
Hope when you get around to implementation, this works!Ted, the Modem Mixer
Hello all,
I do agree that this is a problem dealing with Dial Up Networking and possibly a problem after installing a network card.
The safest and easiest solution for this issue is to remove Dial Up Networking (DUN) and then reinstall it.
On all OS's except Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can do this by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > click on the Windows Setup tab > click and highlight Communications > click the Details button below > then uncheck Dial Up Networking, Dial Up Server, Direct Cable connection, and Virtual Private Networking. If only Dial Up Networking is checked then don't worry about the others. > Click OK > then click Apply > then click yes to restart your computer. Once it's restarted and back up in windows > Find the Operating System cd that came with your computer > sometimes it will have the name of the OS on it or it'll just say Operating System backup on it. After you put that in, close any window that comes up, if any windows do come up; then go back to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > click the Windows Setup tab > click and highlight communications > click the details button > then check off Dial Up Networking, Dial Up Server, Direct Cable Connection, and Virtual Private Networking > Click Ok > then click apply > it will reinstall all those utilities then ask you to restart the computer > REMOVE the OS cd > then click ok to restart. The errors will be gone and everything else will be working fine.
Long story, but I wanted people to have step by step instructions just incase they want to print it off and us it for their issue.
Sincerely,
Jerry C.
DarkIce
Tedsky,
You can get rid of the error message by using regedit, but you will have problems later on with the operation of IE and Windows if you do it that way. You forgot to mention to people that editing the registry can cause some serious problems.
I mean no disrespect to you when posting this. I'm sure you are very knowledgable at your job but deleting the keys from the registry is cosmetic fix to a potentially serious issue.
Friendly advice from one professional to another,
Jerry C.
DarkIce
DarkIce,
You're absolutely right - who knows who could have been reading this, then applied the registry changes, only to find that they'd inadvertently deletd the wrong key.
Disastrous.
Had it been anyone other than an Expert (I usually check BIOSes before responding, btw), there would surely have been a disclaimer attached from me, suggesting exactly what you've warned against. Thanks for keeping me focused!
As far as causing problems for IE use down the road, i've been doing this same fix for almost 3 years now, and have yet to have a client clal me to say they were having problems related to "the fix".
Rather I get calls from them claiming slow startups and/or non-shutdowns.
By now most everyone on here knows my particular penchant for looking to spyware as the major cause of such slowdowns and problems starting up and shutting down.
Keep in touch!
Ted
Tedsky,
It's no problem. Everyone needs a reminder about things. There are alot of things that I need a reminder on when it comes to computers. It's easy to forget that you might be dealing with novices when you're talking on a web board. No harm done.
I apologize for saying about problems with IE down the road. I had a call fresh on my mind dealing with the same issue, except when the customer tried to open IE they would get an illegal operation error everytime. It was really strange because I've never seen something happen like that with IE over DUN. I uninstalled and reinstalled DUN and, viola, it started working.
I don't know much about networking and cable modems, but you understand the run around that happens with computer companies (i.e. Cable Co., Computer Manufacturers, Dialup ISP's and the like). No offense to you, and you problem understand the feeling, I've had some customers call back after a cable guy installed their equipment on thier pc. I'm sure you've had to deal with some tech support screwups also. Again, no offense.
A little other non related info. Tedsky, if you are the type that is really into computers, I just finished building mine about 3 or 4 weeks ago. It's beauty. If I ever get a chance, I'll get some pictures made and post it on my website and post the website here to let you see it. I'm running the Asus Nforce2 A7N8X mbd and an Athlon XP 2000. Graphics isn't that great, 32MB Radeon 7000. 3d Mark 2001 SE benchmarked it at 2841 marks.
Anyways, I've got to get going. I've got to try to get some sleep tonight so I won't feel like crap at work.
Jerry C.
DarkIce.
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by: LeeTutorPosted on 2002-12-20 at 18:58:16ID: 7616044
This Microsoft Knowledge Base article may be of help:
http://support.microsoft.c
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