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Q112614: WFWG: Add/Remove Windows Components Option Unavailable

Article: Q112614
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-OCT-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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When you choose to add or remove Windows components within the Windows Setup
program, the Add/Remove Windows Components selection under Options is
unavailable.

CAUSE
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This option is unavailable if an administrative setup has been performed. The
purpose of an administrative setup (one in which the /A and /N options are used)
is to configure a workstation to run Windows from a shared directory.

Because Windows is being run from a shared directory, the Add/Remove Windows
option is intentionally unavailable to keep users from deleting files that are
used by others.

Additional query words: 3.11 greyed grayed out gray grey dim dimmed

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

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