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vshinit.vxd error at startup
Name: gagnoncr Date: August 16, 2003 at 05:01:05 Pacific OS: windows 98 CPU/Ram: compaq presario
Comment:
i have read the previous posts regarding this message, but couldn't find a follow-up that helped. i get the device file needed message at startup, followed by the vxd message, but i have recently deleted (uninstalled) mcafee safe and sound to download avg anti-virus software at the recommedation of a computer person at work. i can't seem to re-install mcafee. if i buy mcafee anti-virus, and install it, will this solve the problem? i recently had to factory restore my computer once and am not sure if i should do it again. thank you!
Name: Johnw Date: August 16, 2003 at 05:08:56 Pacific
Reply:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135
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Response Number 2
Name: christie Date: August 16, 2003 at 05:15:13 Pacific
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thank you-i am now prepared to do this, but i don't know what it means to "back up" the vshinit key...
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Response Number 3
Name: Johnw Date: August 16, 2003 at 05:33:06 Pacific
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When you open the registry editor & find Vshinit , click on it to highlight it , click on File ( up the top l/h side ) .
Click on Export , you can select anywhere safe , I suggest either your desktop or a floppy .
Now if you need it again , it is easy to find .
See how you go .
PS . AVG is better than McAfee .
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Response Number 4
Name: gagnoncr Date: August 16, 2003 at 05:58:01 Pacific
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johnw- i can't thank you enough! i'm sure that was a simple fix for you, but it has caused a lot of headaches for me and i thank you so very much for the help!!
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Response Number 5
Name: Johnw Date: August 16, 2003 at 06:01:22 Pacific
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