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Q48733: Control Panel Missing with Faxit for Windows

Article: Q48733
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to run the Microsoft Windows Control Panel when using "Faxit for
Windows" by Alien Computing, you get the Faxit Program Manager. The Control
Panel is not present.

CAUSE
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When the Faxit program is installed, it renames CONTROL.EXE to WINCRTL.EXE, and
FAXIT.EXE to CONTROL.EXE.

WORKAROUND
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To access Windows Control Panel, run the WINCRTL.EXE program.

MORE INFORMATION
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Refer to the Faxit user's guide for more information.

The product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: WIN286 WIN386 3.00 3.00a 3.10 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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