Windows Err Msg: Cannot Run PageMaker 4.0, Aldus Directory...

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q74715

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

When you start Aldus PageMaker 4.0, the following error message may be displayed:

   Cannot run PageMaker 4.0, Aldus Directory.
   WIN.INI setting missing or incorrect.

This error can be caused by one of the following:

The [Aldus] section in the WIN.INI file is missing or incorrect. This section should appear as follows
```
      [Aldus]
      AldusDirectory=[Drive:]Aldus
      NetAldusDirectory=None
      PM4LangDir=Usenglsh
```
where [Drive:] is the letter of the drive that contains the directory named ALDUS.
-or-
The ALDUS directory does not exist.

MORE INFORMATION

The ALDUS directory is created when PageMaker 4.0 is installed. This directory contains DLL files required for PageMaker 4.0. Contact Aldus technical support for more information.

The product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3rdparty 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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