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Error Messages in Mmsystem.dll or Rundll32
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Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center
You may receive random general protection (GP) fault error messages in
Mmsystem.dll. You may also receive one of the following error messages:
Rundll32 - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
Rundll - This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
Clicking the
Details button reveals a message similar to one of the following:
RUNDLL32 caused a General Protection Fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL
RUNDLL caused a General Protection Fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 000a:00000032
This error message is more likely to occur after you use the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel.
This problem can occur if the "drivers=mmsystem.dll" line is missing from
the [boot] section of the System.ini file.
To correct this problem, follow these steps:
- Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to edit the System.ini file.
- Add the following line to the [boot] section of the file:
- Save and then close the System.ini file.
- Restart your computer.
This problem can occur when the System.ini file has been replaced with the
System.cb file.
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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