Article: Q73825
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.11
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SYMPTOMS
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In Windows versions 3.0 and 3.0a, you receive one of the following messages when
you try to run an MS-DOS-based application in either standard or 386 enhanced
mode:
Cannot find the grabber (WINOLDAP.GRB); check to ensure that the grabber is
in the path defined by the SYSTEM.INI file's '286grabber=' entry
-or-
Application Execution Error: Cannot find file; check to ensure the path and
filename are correct
In Windows version 3.1, you receive one of the following messages when you try to
run an MS-DOS-based application.
In 386 enhanced mode:
Cannot find file <MS-DOS-based application (or one of its
components)>.
Check to ensure the path and filename are correct and that all required
libraries are available.
In standard mode:
Cannot find the file WINOLDAP.GRB. Make sure that the file is in the path
defined by '286grabber=' value in SYSTEM.INI
CAUSE
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Windows cannot find the 286 or 386 video grabber file.
RESOLUTION
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Ensure that a valid video grabber is available in the SYSTEM.INI file under the
[BOOT] section for the appropriate Windows operating mode. The grabber is
necessary for Windows to launch an MS-DOS-based application.
Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin311
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.11
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