Article ID: 824584 - Last Review: February 17, 2005 - Revision: 2.0
Msgsrv32.exe Error Message When You Use Windows 95 on a Virtual Machine
SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Windows 95 on a virtual machine, you may receive an Msgsrv32.exe error message.
CAUSE
This error message indicates that an operation that was not valid was caused by a Microsoft Windows 95-based program in another Windows 95-based program. This problem may indicate that there is some damage to Windows 95 files.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
- Start Windows 95 in safe mode by holding down the F6 key when the computer and Windows are starting.
- Restart Windows 95.
MORE INFORMATION
Msgsrv32.exe is a Windows 95 program that runs in the background on Windows 95. The Msgsrv32.exe program performs several background functions that are required for Windows 95 to operate. The Msgsrv32.exe program:
- Mediates Plug and Play messages among various parts of the operating system.
- Coordinates automatic responses to Setup programs. This includes verifying whether a Setup program has incorrectly overwritten Windows 95 files. It also includes optionally restoring the Windows 95 versions of those files.
- Displays the initial logon dialog box if networking is enabled.
- Plays the system startup and the system shutdown sounds.
- Loads installable Windows drivers at startup and unloads them at shutdown.
- Runs the shell program (typically Explorer.exe); it also runs the shell program again if the shell program does not respond.
Note: This article is from Microsoft Knowledage Base
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