WinPopup Cannot Run... Error with VREDIR.386

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q108156
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you run WinPopup in Windows for Workgroups 3.11, you may receive the following error message: 

   WinPopup cannot run because the VREDIR.386 redirector is not started.

CAUSE

This error occurs when the MS-DOS redirector loads before Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

RESOLUTION

To avoid the error message, do not start the MS-DOS redirector before running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or remove WinPopup from the LOAD= line or Startup group.

KBCategory: kbother kberrmsg kbinterop
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.11 err msg Workstation pop up

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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