Article ID: 165454 - Last Review: November 15, 2006 - Revision: 1.1

Error Message: Cannot Find Enable.vxd

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SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:
Cannot find a device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application.

C:\windows\system\enable.vxd
When you press any key, Windows 95 seems to run normally.
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CAUSE

The Windows Accessibility driver (Enable.vxd) is damaged or missing.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these following steps:
  1. In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  2. Click the Windows Setup tab.
  3. Click the Accessibility Options check box to clear it.
  4. Click OK and restart the computer when requested.
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MORE INFORMATION

If you want to enable the accessibility features, repeat the above steps. In step 3, click the Accessibility Options check box to select it.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 95
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