Run-Time Error Message When You Start WordPad

• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft WordPad, you may receive the following error message:

Microsoft Visual C++ Run Time Library:
Runtime Error! <drive>:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe
Abnormal Program Termination.

Cannot find the file WordPad.exe or one of its components.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the WordPad.exe file is damaged.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).


To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.



2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs, and then click the Windows Setup tab.



3. In the Components box, click Accessories, click Details, and then click to clear the WordPad check box.



4. Click OK, and then click OK.



5. Use Regedit to delete the following registry key:




HKEY_Current_User/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Currentversion/Applets/WordPad

6. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs, and then click the Windows Setup tab.



7. In the Components box, click Accessories, click Details, and then click to select the WordPad check box.



8. Click OK, click OK, and then close Control Panel.

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Additional query words:

Keywords : kberrmsg kbtool win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb