Mh32bit.386 Device Driver Causes MS-DOS Compatibility Mode

ID: Q137405

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If you install Windows 95 or Windows 98 on a computer using the MicroHouse EZ-Driver software, Device Manager reports that some of your drives are using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.


CAUSE

The Mh32bit.386 device driver that was installed by EZ-Driver is still being loaded in the System.ini file. This device driver is not compatible with the Windows protected-mode disk drivers, and is not removed by Windows Setup.


RESOLUTION

Disable the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver in the System.ini file. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.


  2. Locate the line that loads the Mh32bit.386 device driver.


  3. Place a semicolon (;) at the beginning of the line.


  4. Save and then close the System.ini file.


  5. Using the Ez.exe program by MicroHouse, disable the Floppy Boot Protection option.


  6. Restart Windows.



MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Mh32bit.386 device driver, refer to the documentation included with EZ-Driver, or contact MicroHouse.

EZ-Driver is manufactured by MicroHouse, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: real mode 


Keywords          : kb3rdparty win95 win98 
Version           : 95 98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 22, 1999