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Q163723: KiXtart Error: A Required .dll File, Msvcrt.dll, Not Found

Article: Q163723
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): WinNT:4.0;Windows:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run a KiXtart logon script on a computer running Windows 95, you
receive the following error:

  A required .dll file, Msvcrt.dll, was not found.

CAUSE
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Msvcrt.dll is not located in the Netlogon share of the logon server or does not
exist in the path.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, place Msvcrt.dll in the Netlogon share of your domain
controllers.

MORE INFORMATION
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Although the KiXtart documentation does not mention it, Msvcrt.dll is required
for KiXtart to run.

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no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or
reliability.

Additional query words: Win95

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Keywords          : kbenv 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WinNT:4.0;Windows:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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