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OSINSTUP - ERROR MESSAGE "OPEN FILE ERROR" IN RED SCREEN AFTER
OS/2 2.1 INSTALLATION
02/06/96
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Error Message "Open File Error" in Red Screen after
OS/2 2.1 Installation
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Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures
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DESCRIPTION
After installing OS/2 for Windows, you get a red screen or red box and
the error message:
Open file error.
RESOLUTION
The SETUP.INF file is damaged. Copy it to the WINDOWS\SYSTEM
subdirectory:
1. Go to the drive where Windows 3.1 is installed.
2. Type CD\WINDOWS\SYSTEM and press Enter to change to the
WINDOWS\SYSTEMS subdirectory.
3. Type REN SETUP.INF SETUP.OLD and press Enter to rename SETUP.INF.
4. Insert Windows 3.1 Diskette 1 in drive A.
5. Type A: and press Enter.
6. Type COPY SETUP.INF x:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM and press Enter (x is the drive
where Windows 3.1 is installed).
7. Remove the diskette.
8. Try the installation again.
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