French MIPS: Illegal Instruction in WOWEXEC (107235)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
This article was previously published under Q107235

SYMPTOMS

Error messages stating that the WOWEXEC component of Windows NT (the 16-bit Windows subsystem) could not be started may appear after installing the French version of Windows NT or Windows NT Advanced Server from CD-ROM. This is caused by a bad KB16.COM file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kbsetup KB107235
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