WRK TopDesk Err Msg: Cannot Access the File at This Time (89613)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows Resource Kit 3.1
This article was previously published under Q89613

SUMMARY

The following error message may occur when trying to run a non-program file from the TopDesk utility included with the Windows Resource Kit (WRK):
Cannot access the file at this time.
Make sure the file is not in use by another program, and is a valid program file.
The TopDesk utility can only run programs with the following extensions: .EXE, .COM, .BAT, and .PIF. TopDesk cannot run a data file that is associated with a program.

MORE INFORMATION

If you have already encountered the above error message, then you may change the startup path to correct the error by doing the following:
  1. From the TopDesk menu, choose Windows.
  2. Select Startup Information.
  3. Select Write for the title.
  4. Type C:\Windows\Write.EXE README.WRI in the Startup Path text box.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:KB89613
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