Streets 98 Err Msg: The Main Application Could Not Be Launched (186091)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Expedia Streets 98 Deluxe 1.0
  • Microsoft Expedia Streets 98 98
This article was previously published under Q186091

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start Expedia Streets 98, you may receive the following error message:
The main application could not be launched; Please rerun setup.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are running a third-party program that conflicts with Expedia Streets 98.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable any third-party programs that are started from the "Load=" or "Run=" line in the Win.ini file. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type win.ini, and then click OK.
  3. Locate the "Load=" and "Run=" lines.
  4. Type a semicolon (;) at the beginning of both lines.

    NOTE: If there are multiple "Load=" or "Run=" lines in the Win.ini file, make sure you type a semicolon at the beginning of all "Load=" and "Run=" lines.
  5. On the File menu, click Save.
  6. On the File menu, click Exit.
  7. Restart the computer.
If the issue continues to occur, start Windows without loading any terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs or device drivers (this is called a clean boot). For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

177604 Multimedia: Troubleshooting Using Clean Boot of Windows 95

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB186091
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