PC Mac: Err Msg: Could Not Create Preferences File...

 Last reviewed: February 2, 1996
Article ID: Q143391
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, Macintosh workstation, version 3.0x

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Macintosh workstation version 3.0 and higher, you may receive the following error message: 

   Microsoft Mail Fatal Error:
   Could not create preferences file in System Folder
NOTE: The only button available in this dialog is Finder, which will return you to the Finder.

CAUSE

The preferences file is either locked or corrupt.

RESOLUTION

To determine if the file is locked:

  1. Open the System Folder.

  2. Select the file MS Mail/PC LANs Prefs.

  3. From the File menu, choose Get Info.

If the Locked check box is selected, clear it and close the dialog box.

If the preferences file is not locked, it may be corrupt. The MS Mail/PC LANs Prefs file is recreated when you run the workstation. Therefore, you can drag the file to the trash, and run the workstation to check for corruption.

Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0.6
KBCategory: kbenv kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: MailPCMac

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Last reviewed: February 2, 1996
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