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August 30th 04, 11:22 PM
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Missing file
Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton
firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you 
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August 30th 04, 11:58 PM
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McAfee/Network Associates
"BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you
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August 30th 04, 11:58 PM
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Missing file
McAfee/Network Associates
"BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you
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August 31st 04, 12:26 PM
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If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back.
If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you
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August 31st 04, 12:26 PM
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Missing file
If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back.
If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you
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#6
September 2nd 04, 11:40 AM
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McAfee, not used.
-----Original Message----- If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back. If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you .
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September 2nd 04, 11:40 AM
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Missing file
McAfee, not used.
-----Original Message----- If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back. If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you .
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#8
September 2nd 04, 12:12 PM
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It is a McAfee file, regardless. You are some user installed a McAfee product
(Virus Scan, Safe and Sound, etc) at some time. It is likely no longer installed. A Registry entry was left behind, causing your error. Open Regedit (StartRunRegedit) navigate to, and delete, only the Vshinit sub-key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Vshinit See here for details: Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135 -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... McAfee, not used. -----Original Message----- If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back. If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you .
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#9
September 2nd 04, 12:12 PM
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Missing file
It is a McAfee file, regardless. You are some user installed a McAfee product
(Virus Scan, Safe and Sound, etc) at some time. It is likely no longer installed. A Registry entry was left behind, causing your error. Open Regedit (StartRunRegedit) navigate to, and delete, only the Vshinit sub-key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Vshinit See here for details: Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135 -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... McAfee, not used. -----Original Message----- If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back. If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you .
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#10
September 2nd 04, 07:19 PM
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Missing file
Regedit made it.
Thanks you Glen. -----Original Message----- It is a McAfee file, regardless. You are some user installed a McAfee product (Virus Scan, Safe and Sound, etc) at some time. It is likely no longer installed. A Registry entry was left behind, causing your error. Open Regedit (StartRunRegedit) navigate to, and delete, only the Vshinit sub-key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servi ces\VxD\V shinit See here for details: Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135 -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... McAfee, not used. -----Original Message----- If you are using McAfee Anti-Virus, reinstall it to get the file back. If you are not using McAfee, post back here. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "BD" wrote in message ... Since a recent unsuccessfull attemp to install the Norton firewall, my system comes up with the following DOS message while booting up: "Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a window application. The Window registry or system .ini file refers to the device file, but the device no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try to uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program. If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file." C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINIT.VXD Any idea which application might be cause of this problem and how I can fix the problem. Thank you . .
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