Q108156: WinPopup Cannot Run… Error with VREDIR.386

Article: Q108156
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 28-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run WinPopup in Windows for Workgroups 3.11, you may receive the
following error message:

  WinPopup cannot run because the VREDIR.386 redirector is not started.

CAUSE
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This error occurs when the MS-DOS redirector loads before Windows for Workgroups
3.11.

RESOLUTION
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To avoid the error message, do not start the MS-DOS redirector before running
Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or remove WinPopup from the LOAD= line or Startup
group.

Additional query words: 3.11 err msg Workstation pop up

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Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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