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Q132887: Err Msg: Unable to Start WinPopup Because No Compatible…

Article: Q132887
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to run WinPopup, you may receive the following error message:

  Unable to start WinPopup because no compatible network is running.

CAUSE
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This error occurs when you are running a version of WinPopup from a previous
version of Windows. The version of WinPopup included with Windows for Workgroups
version 3.x is not compatible with Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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To use WinPopup, run the Windows 95 version of Winpopup.exe from the Windows
folder.

If the Windows 95 version of WinPopup.exe is not installed, follow these steps to
install it:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2. On the Windows Setup tab, click Accessories, and then click Details.

3. Click the WinPopup check box to select it, and then click OK.

4. Click OK.

NOTE: WinPopup is available as an option to install only if you have installed a
network client.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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