Q107473: WFWG 3.11 Err Msg: Access Denied

Article: Q107473
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may receive one of the following error messages when you try to copy files
when 32-bit file access enabled:

- Access Denied

  -or-

- Sharing Violation

CAUSE
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These errors may occur when you are using 32-bit file access and trying to copy
files in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, especially if there is a low-memory
situation. These errors occur because 32-bit file access is not handling the
error messages correctly.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem:

- Disable 32-bit file access.

  -or-

- Increase the amount of memory available to Windows.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
version 3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.11 error message insufficient memory access is denied

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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