Microsoft KB Archive/98457

= Using VSAFE and Vsafe Manager (MWAVTSR.EXE) with Windows =

Article ID: 98457

Article Last Modified on 11/23/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q98457



SYMPTOMS
When you run VSAFE with Microsoft Windows, you receive repeated messages about .EXE files being changed if you install or upgrade any Windows-based applications.



CAUSE
This occurs because some applications create a zero (0) byte .EXE file and then add to the file during the installation process. When this happens, VSAFE repeatedly reports that the .EXE has changed.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do the following:


 * 1) Run Vsafe Manager (MWAVTSR.EXE) and choose Options.
 * 2) Clear the Protect Executable Files check box and choose OK.

NOTE: When you run VSAFE with Microsoft Windows, you should also run Vsafe Manager (MWAVTSR.EXE). This program enables VSAFE messages to be displayed in Microsoft Windows. You should not start VSAFE after you have started Windows, nor should you change any VSAFE settings.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 Win31 6.20

Keywords: KB98457

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