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Launching WordPerfect 5.1 under Windows NT 4.0 gives Invalid Path...
DocumentID: 8162
Revision Date: 18-Dec-96 3:31:13 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

PROBLEM:
Launching WordPerfect 5.1+ (and 6.x) from within Windows NT 4.0 when WordPerfect is on a drive other than C: gives the error "Invalid Path Specified for Working Directory."


ANSWER: Windows NT is using the properties found in the WP.PIF (Displays as a Shortcut called "WP" in the WP51 directory) which point to the C: drive. Editing the properties of this PIF so that it points to the correct drive letter will correct the error.



DETAILS: Windows NT is automatically associating WP.EXE with the WP.PIF found in the same directory and is using the incorrect default properties for the program path.

Answer:

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