"Filesec.vxd" Error Message After Installing Personal Web Server

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SYMPTOMS

After you install Personal Web Server using the Network tool in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message when you restart your computer:

Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application.

The Windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the device file no longer exists.

If you deleted this file on purpose, try 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.

filesec.vxd

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NOTE: If you add the Personal Web Server component while you are running Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2) or 2.5 (OSR2.5) Setup, you may receive the same error message with the Mssp.vxd file when you restart your computer.

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CAUSE

This error message can occur if the Filesec.vxd file or Mssp.vxd file is not installed on your computer.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install either of the following network clients:

Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks
Microsoft Client for Netware Networks
Microsoft Family Logon

NOTE: The Microsoft Family Logon network client is included with Internet Explorer 4.0 and 4.01.

To install a network client, follow these steps:

In Control Panel, double-click Network.
Click Add, click Client, and then click Add.
In the Manufacturers box, click Microsoft.
In the Network Clients box, click either Client For Microsoft Networks, Client For NetWare Networks, or Microsoft Family Logon.
If you are prompted for a computer or workgroup name, add the names on the Identification tab.
Click OK or Close until you return to Control Panel. If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.

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MORE INFORMATION

When you install Personal Web Server, references to the Filesec.vxd and Mssp.vxd files are added to the registry. However, these files are only installed on your computer if a Microsoft network client is currently installed or has ever been installed. If you remove a Microsoft network client using the Network tool, the Filesec.vxd and Mssp.vxd files are not removed. A Microsoft network client is installed by default when you install Windows 95 on a computer that contains a network card or modem.

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Personal Web Server 1.0

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kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB165063

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This article was written about products for which Microsoft no longer offers support. Therefore, this article is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated.

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