Dr. Watson Reports That NetMeeting Has Altered Windows System Files (218807)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q218807

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Dr. Watson diagnostic tool to gather information about your computer, you may receive the following diagnosis message:
NetMeeting 16-bit App Sharing stuff has altered Windows System Files. Module Name: mnmas16.dll Description: NetMeeting 16-bit App Sharing Stuff

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you create the Dr. Watson log (or snapshot) while you are running NetMeeting.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, quit NetMeeting before creating a Dr. Watson snapshot.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about Dr. Watson, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

185837 Description of the Dr. Watson (Drwatson.exe) Tool in Windows 98

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB218807
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