Old Versions of LOCKIT Incorrectly Modify WIN.INI

Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
Article ID: Q82387

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

When installing, LOCKIT fails to include the space needed before its name on the load= line in the WIN.INI file. This causes problems if another application is already on the load= line. The solution is to add a space between LOCKIT.EXE and any other application names that appear on the load= line.

MORE INFORMATION

Applications that load automatically modify the WIN.INI file in the WINDOWS directory (in particular the LOAD= line in WIN.INI). If multiple applications start at Windows start time, then a space is needed between each application name.

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KBCategory: kbsetup kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win31 winboot
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11 lockit lock it lock-it

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Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
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