0028:C0003225 in VXD VMM (01) + 00002225 error

[Shoalan]

I'm receiving this error a lot. I can't seem to find the solution to this, so I'm hoping someone would help me on this one.

The blue screen error is this:

A fatal exception 0E has occurred at 0028:C0003225 in VXD VMM (01) + 00002225.

I would appreciate anyone's help on this.

My SYSTEM:

Windows 98 SE
AMD Athlon XP 1600+
256 MB RAM

 

[razled]

I too have stuggle to find this error code, what are the circumstances when the crash occours ?
Has the machince been on for a while (1Hr +) crashing at boot?
When a particular program is run ?

There are several simple tests, 1 been to check that your RAM is sat correctly in ther slots, and that the processor cooling fan is working correctly.
A bit more info on when the error codes happens please.

 

[Shoalan]

Actually the error seems to come up when I'm downloading soemthing, which I'm trying to use the windows updates and downloads. At times it happens when I log onto IE or when I turn on the computer at startup. Still trying to figure out what the problem is. Plus I'm getting other blue screen errors. I get so frustrated. I will see if the RAM and the cooling fan is correctly set. If that is not the case of what is been making it crash, then I don't know what could be doing it. Any other helps would be appreciated too.

 

[lewisp]

I had this a lot at first with my new PC.

The solution I found was to download the latest drivers for my motherboard chipset. I have the VIA chipset and upgrading to the latest 4-in-1 drivers cured all my VMM error problems.

 

[razled]

You could also try sting the machince with only Explorer and the system tray, with all the devices desabled, and then gradually introduce devices with there drivers, and then introduce start up programs,
If you require further info onto how to restrict start up programs goto
Start,programs,accessories,system tools,system information,tools, system configuration,startup, this is one way of disabling programs starting,
to disable devices during startup do this from decvice manager and right click the device and click disable in this profile,
It might be a start.

As to the via chip set, I actually use 4.32, I had similar problems with 4.30,

Godd luck, another pointer to try , good luck.

 

[matwen88]

Shoalan,
VMM32. VXD--the Virtual Memeory Manager--which creates the virtual machines and initiates the loading of the Vxds.

You, may have to run your O/S setup again, what you have is more than likely a damaged or missing VMM32.VXD file. There is a version of these files on Windows 95 disk, and trying to extract this file will not work. To do this try these steps.
1)Restart your computer. When you see the Starting Windows 95or98 . . . message, B-4 beep, press the F8 key and choose Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu.

2) Enter the following command to change to the System folder (assuming that Windows 95 is installed in the \Windows folder):

cd \windows\system

3) Enter the following command:

ren vmm32.vxd fmm32.old

4) Repeat step 1.

5) Reinstall Windows 95.
You might should check to see that you have enough hard drive space to complete this setup. If you have only windows 98 you may have to acquire a full version 95 disk. There are a 102 VMM32. VXD files on it, and the list of what it covers is wide & long.

There may be one other possiability if you have added a program, or , hardware device then you might have created a system to program conflict.
Good Luck
matt

 

[ITschoolGuy]

I have had some very recent experience with this. So far I have found that it can be caused by display driver incompatibilities and in some very rare cases by corrupted registry.

1. Try downloading the most current video driver for 98 SE from the manufacturer of your display adapter. If they have one that is WHQL certified, use it.

2. You can try booting into "command prompt only" mode (F8 at startup then option #5 in the startup menu) and running SCANREG /FIX.

Good luck.

Chris Collins, MCSE, CNA