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Norton Antivirus 4.0 May Cause Windows Protection Error

Article ID: 186351

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007


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315854 Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you restart your computer after you enable the Check Floppies On Reboot option in Norton Antivirus 4.0, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Protection Error.
You need to restart your computer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a computer with a Matrox Millennium or Matrox Mystique video adapter.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install the latest drivers for your video adapter from Matrox.

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