Microsoft KB Archive/126593

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Err Msg: Error Reading Spooler Temp File

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Q126593

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
 * Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to print a document in Microsoft Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11 after you upgrade from Windows version 3.0, you receive the error message:

Error reading spooler temp file

CAUSE
This error occurs if you are using Windows version 3.0 Print Manager in Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11.

RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, expand the PRINTMAN.EX_ file from your original Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 or 3.11 disks to your Windows directory using the command

"expand :\printman.ex_ :\ \printman.exe" where is the floppy disk drive containing the original Windows or Windows for Workgroups disk, is the hard disk on your computer containing your Windows directory, and is the Windows directory. For example, if the original Windows disk is in drive A and your Windows directory is called WINDOWS on drive C, use the command:

"expand a:\printman.ex_ c:\windows\printman.exe" The PRINTMAN.EX_ file is located on the following disks:

  Product/Version               3.5" HD Disk #   5.25" HD Disk # --  Windows 3.1                         4                4 Windows 3.11                       4                5 Windows for Workgroups 3.1         5                7 Windows for Workgroups 3.11        3                5 Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 printman

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Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWFWSearch kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311