Q95964: PC Win: Version 3.0b Installs as 3.1 with Shared Windows

Article: Q95964
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 20-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, version 3.0b 
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Mail version 3.0b for PC Networks installs as version 3.1 and the
following version 3.0b features are not available:

- The Spelling Checker is not available.

- There are no demos available.

- The Wastebasket is a folder with an "X" on it.

CAUSE
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The following configuration produces the problem:

A shared version of Windows installed on a network server with the local user's
Windows directory located on the workstation. The MSMAIL directory can be either
on the server or local.

RESOLUTION
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One of the following procedures will correct the problem:

- Upgrade to Mail 3.2a, which contains the updated Microsoft Mail SETUP.EXE
  file.

  For information on obtaining this update, query on the following word in the
  Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  mailupd


- Run Windows Setup and install the local user's Windows directory on the
  server.

- Copy the MSMAIL.EXE file from a local installation of Windows and Mail into
  the user's directory on the server.

  Note: If a local installation is not available, the Network Administrator can
  install one for installation purposes only.

Additional query words: 3.00b

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailPCN300b
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0b

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