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Article ID: 258865 - Last Review: January 27, 2007 - Revision: 1.4

Error Message: Engine Caused a Stack Fault in Module Kernel32.dll

System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you. Visit the Windows Vista Solution Center
This article was previously published under Q258865
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315854  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=315854/EN-US/ ) Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you start up Microsoft Windows, you may receive the following error message:
Engine caused a stack fault in module kernel32.dll.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur because your computer's startup program can also start up a backup monitoring program from your Onstream digital tape backup system.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, remove the Onstream backup monitoring program from your computer's Startup folder.

You may also need to download the latest firmware and software revisions from Onstream's Web site, located at:
http://www.onstream.com (http://www.onstream.com)
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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kberrmsg kbkern32dll kbprb KB258865
       

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