Microsoft KB Archive/195249

= OL98: ErrMsg: "Windows cannot find Program.exe" Starting Outlook =

Article ID: 195249

Article Last Modified on 8/6/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q195249



SYMPTOMS
When attempting to start Microsoft Outlook 98 from a desktop icon, you may receive the following error message:

Windows cannot find Program.exe, which is needed for opening files of type "Microsoft Outlook".



CAUSE
You have a corrupted shortcut on your desktop.



RESOLUTION
Create a new shortcut that points to the Outlook.exe file:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office

If you installed Outlook to a different folder use that path. To create a new shortcut, right-click the Desktop, point to New and then click Shortcut. Follow the prompts in the Create Shortcut wizard.

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Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB195249

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