Windows Err Msgs: Compressed Windows Utilities (74259)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

This article was previously published under Q74259

SYMPTOMS

When you run a compressed Windows-based application without any other applications running, you receive one of the following error messages:
Insufficient Memory to Run Application; Close one or more Applications to Increase Available Memory and try again.

-or-

This Application has Violated System Integrity and will be terminated. Close all applications, exit Windows, and reboot your computer.
The first error may occur when there is ample memory available and other applications run without error. The screen may blink once before returning the error message.

An MS-DOS icon generally appears at the bottom of the screen, indicating that an MS-DOS-based application has been minimized.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when the application's .EXE file is corrupted.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, expand a new copy of the .EXE file from your original Windows or Windows for Workgroups disks.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB74259