WFWG Err Msg: STOP! You Must Type a Full Path Including...

Last reviewed: January 11, 1995
Article ID: Q101285

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you try to share a local printer, you may receive the following error message:

   STOP!  you must type a full path including a drive letter

CAUSE

This error occurs when the TEMP environment variable is set to a directory that does not exist.

WORKAROUND

To correct this situation:

Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file with a text editor, such as Microsoft Windows Notepad. Ensure the SET TEMP statement is similar to the following:
```
      SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP
```
Run File Manager and ensure there is a C:\WINDOWS\TEMP directory. If there is not, choose Create Directory from the File menu and create C:\WINDOWS\TEMP.
If you changed your AUTOEXEC.BAT file in step 1, you need to exit Windows for Workgroups and restart your computer.

KBCategory: kbprint kbnetwork kberrmsg kbusage
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.1 3.11

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Last reviewed: January 11, 1995
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