Dr. Watson Version 0.80 Required for Windows 3.1

 Last reviewed: July 29, 1996
Article ID: Q83639
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

Earlier versions of Dr. Watson (DRWATSON.EXE) may cause various problems, such as general protection (GP) faults or system hangs, under Microsoft Windows 3.1.

NOTE: Dr. Watson is included in Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11 and Windows for Workgroups version 3.1. It is not included with Windows 3.0 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11. Earlier versions of Dr. Watson were shipped with version 1.x of the Windows Resource Kit and were also available from Microsoft Product Support as an Application Note.

MORE INFORMATION

Make sure you are using the version 0.80 of Dr. Watson that ships with Windows 3.1. To determine the version of Dr. Watson you are using:

  1. Start Dr. Watson.

  2. Choose the Dr. Watson icon from the Desktop.

  3. Press ENTER.

The version of Dr. Watson currently running will be displayed in the Windows title bar.

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KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: appnote gpf 3.10 win31

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Last reviewed: July 29, 1996
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