Error Message: Cannot Find Enable.vxd

ID: Q165454

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application.

C:\windows\system\enable.vxd
When you press any key, Windows 95 seems to run normally.


CAUSE

The Windows Accessibility driver (Enable.vxd) is damaged or missing.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these following steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.


  2. Click the Windows Setup tab.


  3. Click the Accessibility Options check box to clear it.


  4. Click OK and restart the computer when requested.



MORE INFORMATION

If you want to enable the accessibility features, repeat the above steps. In step 3, click the Accessibility Options check box to select it.

Keywords : kbenable kbtool win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: June 11, 1999
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