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Q62826: Zenith Computers and SWAPFILE.EXE with Windows 3.0

Article: Q62826
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft Windows version 3.0 SWAPFILE.EXE does not work correctly on Zenith
computers.

If you try to create a swapfile using Microsoft's version of the utility, you
receive the following error:

  Swapfile could not find any drives suitable for creating a swapfile

If you receive this error message, you must obtain Zenith's version of swapfile.

MORE INFORMATION
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Zenith has manufactured an OEM version of Windows version 3.0 for its computers.
Zenith has also modified SWAPFILE.EXE to allow it to work properly on its
computers.

The SWAPFILE.EXE file is available in application note form from Microsoft
Product Support Services by calling (425) 454-2030.

For more information on the Zenith version of Microsoft Windows, contact your
Zenith dealer.

The Zenith products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products'
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: appnote 3.00 3.00a 3.0 3.0a KBHW 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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