Microsoft KB Archive/181051

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Error Message: Your System Is Not Setup for Host Operation...

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Q181051

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you upgrade Microsoft Windows 3.x to Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:

Your system is not setup for host operation - please run host install.

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if PCAnywhere is installed.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the appropiate method:

Edit the Win.ini File
Disable the "Load=" line in the Win.ini file. To do so, follow these steps:

 Click Start, click Run, type sysedit, and then click OK. On the Window menu, click Win.ini.  Place a semicolon at the beginning of the "Load=" line. For example: ";load=C:\Winaw\Winhost.exe" On the File menu, click Save. On the File menu, click Exit. Restart Windows.

Reinstall PCAnywhere
Reinstall the PCAnywhere program. For information about reinstalling PCAnywhere, consult the PCAnywhere installation guide or contact Symantec Technical Support.

MORE INFORMATION
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Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbsetup win95

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95