Hi, My problem is that I tried deleting Norton Anti-Virus from my laptop which runs Windows 3.1. However, now I'm getting the following Application Error message: "PROGMAN caused a General Protection Fault in module NAVEX16.DLL at 0001:004B." I've been told that I have to find and delete this .dll file, but I can't even get into Windows to do so. How can I do this in DOS? Thanks!

In MS-DOS, try using the "DEL *.*" command without the quotes in the norton antivirus folder. You will have to repeat that command in every sub-directory IN THE NORTON ANTI-VIRUS FOLDER *ONLY*!!!! Then, type the "rd foldername" (foldername is the name of the folder you want to delete). Try the commands above ONLY in the norton anti-virus folder(s). I don't really see why you want to delete it, yet again, I don't like it much either, so try that. One experience I had with the "del *.*" command was when I did that accidentally at the C:\ prompt, which now I can't run Windows 3.1 on that computer anymore becuase it is missing config.sys or something, and you must be careful on what folder you use that command in. ONLY use those commands to get rid of programs in DOS. If you want to get rid of ONE INDIVIDUAL FILE ONLY, type "del filename.extension" (filename is the name of the file, .extension is the extension, ex: .exe, .bat, .doc, etc.). I hope any of this information could have helped you in the least bit.

Well, that won't help much. From DOS type: Edit C:\Windows\WIN.INI When it opens in DOS Editor look for the line: Run= Delete the entry on the line that points to Norton anti-virus. it will be something like: C:\xxx\Navxx What you are looking for is the NAV part, I don't remember the full path.

If you are sure that you can delete this file just find it first: C:\>DIR NAVEX16.DLL /S Then delete it: C:\>DELETE C:\PATH\NAVEX16.DLL Mickey