Msgsrv32.exe Error Message When You Use Windows 95 on a Virtual Machine (824584)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Windows 95 on a virtual machine, you may receive an Msgsrv32.exe error message.

CAUSE

This error message indicates that an operation that was not valid was caused by a Microsoft Windows 95-based program in another Windows 95-based program. This problem may indicate that there is some damage to Windows 95 files.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Start Windows 95 in safe mode by holding down the F6 key when the computer and Windows are starting.
  2. Restart Windows 95.
If the problem continues, you may have to reinstall Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION

Msgsrv32.exe is a Windows 95 program that runs in the background on Windows 95. The Msgsrv32.exe program performs several background functions that are required for Windows 95 to operate. The Msgsrv32.exe program:
  • Mediates Plug and Play messages among various parts of the operating system.
  • Coordinates automatic responses to Setup programs. This includes verifying whether a Setup program has incorrectly overwritten Windows 95 files. It also includes optionally restoring the Windows 95 versions of those files.
  • Displays the initial logon dialog box if networking is enabled.
  • Plays the system startup and the system shutdown sounds.
  • Loads installable Windows drivers at startup and unloads them at shutdown.
  • Runs the shell program (typically Explorer.exe); it also runs the shell program again if the shell program does not respond.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/17/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB824584
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