Err Msg: Exception Error: 11 When Running SETUPAPP.EXE

 Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
Article ID: Q102082

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows NT, when you attempt to run the SETUPAPP.EXE program by itself, you may receive the following error message: 

   Exception Error:11

CAUSE

SETUPAPP.EXE is an executable file included on the Setup disk or CD-ROM. Although SETUPAPP.EXE is an executable file, it cannot be run separately; it requires SETUPLDR.EXE which is also included on the Setup disk.

RESOLUTION

To use SETUPAPP.EXE, start your system from the Setup disk or CD-ROM.

MORE INFORMATION

Step to Reproduce Problem

  1. Start your system with Windows NT.

  2. Insert the Setup disk or CD-ROM.

  3. From File Manager, start SETUPAPP.EXE.

The error message "Exception error:11" will appear on your screen.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbsetup ntsetup
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
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