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Q165454: Error Message: Cannot Find Enable.vxd

Article: Q165454
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenable kbtool 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 start Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:

  Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows
  application.

  C:\windows\system\enable.vxd

When you press any key, Windows 95 seems to run normally.

CAUSE
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The Windows Accessibility driver (Enable.vxd) is damaged or missing.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, follow these following steps:

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

2. Click the Windows Setup tab.

3. Click the Accessibility Options check box to clear it.

4. Click OK and restart the computer when requested.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you want to enable the accessibility features, repeat the above steps. In
step 3, click the Accessibility Options check box to select it.

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Keywords          : kbenable kbtool win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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