Article: Q81768
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 26-OCT-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a
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SYMPTOMS
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When running Windows Setup from MS-DOS and attempting to change display drivers,
you may receive the following message:
!ERROR BUILDING WIN.COM!
F3 = Exit
There is no way to bypass this message.
CAUSE
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This message is due to Setup's inability to alter the WIN.COM file to reflect
the change in display drivers.
WORKAROUND
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Use the MS-DOS command ATTRIB or a third-party utility program to remove any
read-only attributes from WIN.COM. This allows Setup to modify WIN.COM and make
the requested change. The only attribute WIN.COM should have is "A" (that is,
Archive).
MORE INFORMATION
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This information applies to Microsoft Windows versions 3.0 and 3.0a; it does not
apply to later versions of Windows.
Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a 3.00 3.00a errmsg err msg error message
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
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