For experts: configuring a DOS startup in W98

[FraMo]

History:

I formated and transfered W95 system and files contained in \windows\command
to a new hard disk. I made a bootable HD in W95. Then installed a program
but it did no run because "Another user has already using that workstation"
(I´m using a single pc, no lan). The program is designed for single/multiple
users (lan). After including SHARE.EXE in autoexec.bat the problem was
solved.

Case:

I'm trying to do the same in W98. The program has the same problem but,
when I try to look for the W98 SHARE.EXE, it doesn´t exist.

If I install W98 completely, the problem doesn´t appear.

What is missing? Windows installs something that I´m leaving out!

[Ron Martell]

"FraMo" > wrote:

>History:
>
>I formated and transfered W95 system and files contained in \windows\command
>to a new hard disk. I made a bootable HD in W95. Then installed a program
>but it did no run because "Another user has already using that workstation"
>(I´m using a single pc, no lan). The program is designed for single/multiple
>users (lan). After including SHARE.EXE in autoexec.bat the problem was
>solved.
>
>Case:
>
>I'm trying to do the same in W98. The program has the same problem but,
>when I try to look for the W98 SHARE.EXE, it doesn´t exist.
>
>If I install W98 completely, the problem doesn´t appear.
>
>What is missing? Windows installs something that I´m leaving out!

You have a shoddily programmed DOS app. All of the functionality
provided by share.exe is integrated into Windows 98 and there is no
need to actually load it.

To make your application work you need to create a "dummy" file named
share.exe (a zero-byte file will work) and save it in the root
directory of C: and/or in c:\windows\command. You do not need to
include a reference to this file in your autoexec.bat

The following Microsoft Knowledge Base article contains the details:

Share.exe Is Not Supported in Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98 or Windows
Me
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 161619
http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=161619


Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
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