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Q97768: WFWG: Incorrect AutoStart=<Full-or-Base> Entry in SYSINI.WRI

Article: Q97768
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-SEP-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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The SYSINI.WRI file incorrectly lists the real-mode component value "base" for
the AutoStart= line of the SYSTEM.INI [network] section. If you execute the NET
START command with the value "base" in the AutoStart= line, the following error
message appears:

  Error 2185: The service name is invalid.

RESOLUTION
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To eliminate this error message, use the correct real-mode component value,
which is "basic."

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information about real-mode values for the AutoStart= line of the
SYSTEM.INI [network] section, refer to page 6-65 of the "Microsoft Windows for
Workgroups Resource Kit" for version 3.1 or query on the following words in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  net start and autostart

Additional query words: 3.10 redirector 3.11

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

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