This Symantec knowledge-base solution applies equally to GNU/Linux,
... just replace "Norton SystemWorks" with "GNU/Linux" ...
Was able to "fix" by turning off power, unplugging a few things and
then power-up. Lo and behold, Win95 came back, like it had a new
life-support system or something.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
http://staff.wm.edu/jdhesl/articles/nav_himem.sys_missing.html
Error: "HIMEM.SYS is missing..." or "Error: Unable to control A20
line..." After Installing Norton SystemWorks
Situation:
You installed Norton SystemWorks and restarted the system. Now
Windows displays the error message:
"HIMEM.SYS is missing. Make sure that the file is in your
Windows directory."
or
"Error: Unable to control A20 line. XMS driver is not installed."
* * *
