WinPopup Cannot Run... Error with VREDIR.386 (108156)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q108156

SYMPTOMS

When you run WinPopup in Windows for Workgroups 3.11, you may receive the following error message:
WinPopup cannot run because the VREDIR.386 redirector is not started.

CAUSE

This error occurs when the MS-DOS redirector loads before Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

RESOLUTION

To avoid the error message, do not start the MS-DOS redirector before running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or remove WinPopup from the LOAD= line or Startup group.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/28/1999
Keywords:KB108156
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