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Q91127: Write Err Msg: ‘<Filename> Could Not Be Found’ and WFWG Hangs

Article: Q91127
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you Windows Workgroups Write, you may receive the

  <filename> could not be found

error message if any of the following situations occur:

- You connect to a server in File Manager.

- You drag and drop a document into Write.

- The network connection to that server is lost.

If you choose the OK button, the message returns. At this point, you are in a
loop and cannot exit Write.

WORKAROUND
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The only way to exit Write (and Windows for Workgroups) is to restart the
computer.

STATUS
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We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.10 hang crash freeze err msg

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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