Article: Q131663
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are installing Windows 95, you may receive the following error
message:
Error SU0358
Setup detected one or more MS-DOS-based programs running on your computer.
Close your MS-DOS programs, and then click OK to continue. Or, click Cancel
to quit Setup.
CAUSE
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Setup cannot continue while an MS-DOS-based program is running. The MS-DOS-based
program may be running in a hidden virtual machine so that it is not visible
when you press ALT+TAB or in the Close Program dialog box.
NOTE: Windows 95 supports running MS-DOS-based programs in hidden virtual
machines (VMs). Hidden VMs do not display program windows or show up as running
programs. Hidden VMs are created by the developer of a program.
RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, use any one of the following methods:
- Press ALT+TAB to cycle through the running programs and close the
MS-DOS-based program.
- Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to open the Close Program dialog box and close the
MS-DOS-based program.
- Cancel Setup. Remove the MS-DOS-based program from the Startup group or from
the Load= or Run= line in the WIN.INI file and then restart Windows.
MORE INFORMATION
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The WinPrinter driver by LaserMaster is an example of an MS-DOS-based program
that runs in a hidden VM and is not visible when you press ALT+TAB or
CTRL+ALT+DEL. To disable WinPrinter, remove the WinPrinter icons from the
Startup group, restart the computer, and then run Windows 95 Setup again.
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
Additional query words: winjet winspool
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Keywords : win95
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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