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Q82387: Old Versions of LOCKIT Incorrectly Modify WIN.INI

Article: Q82387
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When installing, LOCKIT fails to include the space needed before its name on the
load= line in the WIN.INI file. This causes problems if another application is
already on the load= line. The solution is to add a space between LOCKIT.EXE and
any other application names that appear on the load= line.

MORE INFORMATION
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Applications that load automatically modify the WIN.INI file in the WINDOWS
directory (in particular the LOAD= line in WIN.INI). If multiple applications
start at Windows start time, then a space is needed between each application
name.


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Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 lockit lock it lock-it

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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