Q101285: WFWG Err Msg: STOP! You Must Type a Full Path Including…

Article: Q101285
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you try to share a local printer, you may receive the following error
message:

  STOP! you must type a full path including a drive letter

CAUSE
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This error occurs when the TEMP environment variable is set to a directory that
does not exist.

WORKAROUND
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To correct this situation:

1. Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file with a text editor, such as Microsoft Windows
  Notepad. Ensure the SET TEMP statement is similar to the following:

        SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP

2. Run File Manager and ensure there is a C:\WINDOWS\TEMP directory. If there is
  not, choose Create Directory from the File menu and create C:\WINDOWS\TEMP.

3. If you changed your AUTOEXEC.BAT file in step 1, you need to exit Windows for
  Workgroups and restart your computer.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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