It would help if you would tell us a little more information, such as the
model of computer, the specs, etc.

If you're trying to use the QR disk, it likely requires the D: partition
which I'd bet you chose to blow away.

If so, you have to call Compaq and order the full restore disks.

Not sure why you won't call Compaq. Is it stolen?

Tom
"Andrew Clark" wrote in message
news:1117464797.0812c7d83a24e7611ba7e8def582dc42@t eranews...
Hello,

I was given a presario to use and I want to see if I can get XP on there
so I can use it as my everyday computer. When I try to use "quick"
restore, it gives me error xxx.xx and says I need to contact compaq
(which i WON'T do). The other option is to do a manual reinstall. I've
done this many times but never with this result. I format the drive and
install win95 (that's the only complete OS I have -- all the rest are
upgrades). On the reboot this is what I get:

While initializing device IOS:
Windows protection error. You need to restart your computer.

I've googled for a solution for this to no avail. I have no idea what's
causing this and I would like to figure it out rather than get rid of the
computer. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Andrew