OL98: ErrMsg: "Windows cannot find Program.exe" Starting Outlook

ID: Q195249

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When attempting to start Microsoft Outlook 98 from a desktop icon, you may receive the following error message:

Windows cannot find Program.exe, which is needed for opening files of type "Microsoft Outlook".


CAUSE

You have a corrupted shortcut on your desktop.


RESOLUTION

Create a new shortcut that points to the Outlook.exe file:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office
If you installed Outlook to a different folder use that path. To create a new shortcut, right-click the Desktop, point to New and then click Shortcut. Follow the prompts in the Create Shortcut wizard.

Additional query words: 98 


Keywords          : kberrmsg 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: August 5, 1999