Microsoft KB Archive/119311

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CA-dBFast Installation Fails to Create Group Folder

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Q119311

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
During the installation of Computer Associates CA-dBFast, the installation program pauses while attempting to create the program group and displays the following error:

Installation program cannot communicate with Program Manager. 

Clicking OK results in an "installation successful" dialog box. CA-dBFast does function correctly; however, the program group folder is not created.

CAUSE
The CA-dBFast version 1.7c and 2.0 installation programs do not issue the correct instructions for Windows 95 to create the group folder and icons.

RESOLUTION
Run CA-dBFast from My Computer or Windows Explorer, or manually create a shortcut icon for CA-dBFast. To create a shortcut icon for CA-dBFast on the desktop, do the following:


 * 1) Click the Start button, point to Find, click File Or Folders.
 * 2) Search for files named dbfast.
 * 3) In the search list, use the right (secondary) mouse button to click the dbfast folder.
 * 4) Click Create Shortcut.

MORE INFORMATION
CA-dBFast is manufactured by Computer Associates, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95