Windows Err Msg: Cannot Run PageMaker 4.0, Aldus Directory... (74715)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q74715

SUMMARY

When you start Aldus PageMaker 4.0, the following error message may be displayed:
Cannot run PageMaker 4.0, Aldus Directory.
WIN.INI setting missing or incorrect.
This error can be caused by one of the following:
  • The [Aldus] section in the WIN.INI file is missing or incorrect. This section should appear as follows 
          [Aldus]
      AldusDirectory=[Drive:]Aldus
      NetAldusDirectory=None
      PM4LangDir=Usenglsh
    where [Drive:] is the letter of the drive that contains the directory named ALDUS.

    -or-
  • The ALDUS directory does not exist.

MORE INFORMATION

The ALDUS directory is created when PageMaker 4.0 is installed. This directory contains DLL files required for PageMaker 4.0. Contact Aldus technical support for more information.

The product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB74715
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