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Program Manager, WIN.INI error
Name: Bill Date: August 13, 2000 at 10:45:59 Pacific
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System: WFW 3.11 When loading windows, program manager error window pops up. In it is the following message: Cannot find file " specified in WIN.INI(or one of its components). Check to be sure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available. I have modified WIN.INI to remove ' " ' occurance, then rebooted - same message. I have commented out ";" any programs that are no longer used, then rebooted - same message. My system has become unstable. File associations bring up the program but do not execute or use the referenced file. Ex. clicking on a *.txt file initiates my program text editor, but does not load the *.txt file.
Any help would be appreciated. I have checked all over the net and have just come across your site. Thank you very much for providing this service!
Name: Frank Date: August 13, 2000 at 21:44:15 Pacific
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Your system starts from the ini files.Every one.Or anyone who ever used a computer much knows of them.Now there are your grp files. These files loads your icons.If one of these files are missing.Then that program can't load.E-mail and I'll send a boot disk for win31.When I have a little more time This may help. Frank
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Response Number 2
Name: Jenna Date: August 19, 2000 at 14:42:43 Pacific
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I have a similar problem... I get the same error message and have trouble using most programs I download, so please let me know how you've resolved your problem!! Thanks!!
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