Win '98 - While Initializing Device VKD -- Windows Protection Error

[tom1681]

This morning the above message started appearing on a Windows '98 machine when it boots up. After this message appears, the machine reboots. It does the same thing in safe mode, but command prompt only mode works. Scandisk (in DOS) reports no problems. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SESaskDFC]

Howdy:

As per Microsoft...

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the keyboard that you have attached to your computer is not working correctly. When your keyboard does not work correctly, the keyboard cannot be initialized.

RESOLUTION
With the computer turned off, disconnect and then reconnect the keyboard.

If that does not work try using another keyboard to determine if your keyboard is malfunctioning. If it is, replace the keyboard.

MORE INFORMATION
VKD is the acronym for Virtual Keyboard Device Driver.

A multi-function keyboard is a keyboard that includes additional features such as a sound volume control, a mute option, and special shortcut keys so that you can sign on to your Internet service provider (ISP) and perform functions such as "search."

Murray