WFWG Err Msg: Not Enough Memory Available for This Task...

Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q90453

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

The following error message may occur when you choose the Adapters button under the Networks option in Control Panel:

   There is not enough memory available for this task. Quit
   one or more applications to increase available memory, and
   then try again.

CAUSE

This error can occur if the NETWORK.INF is being accessed by another program.

NETWORK.INF file contains specific information used to install network adapter cards and network transports that are supported in Windows for Workgroups 3.1. Setup places NETWORK.INF in the Windows SYSTEM subdirectory during installation.

If a program such as Microsoft Write has a file handle for NETWORK.INF open, the above message appears.

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

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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