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windows 3.11 not starting or win.31 after installing word

author: bluedxca93
address: 46.114.161.156
date: 11.07.2025, 07:55 UTC

It displays some kernspec? kernel somewhat error after installing micorosft word or installing microsoft word 6.0. win3.1 loads 32 bit etc. a lot is working but after installing word or trying 3.11 it does not boot. vbesvga.drv works with full window resolution. which is crazy.

author: Bernd
address: 87.78.98.175
date: 15.07.2025, 17:56 UTC

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Please see if WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI contains a line "device=vshare.386". It has to be removed, as it is incompatible with the EDR kernel. You may use SHARE.EXE from the SHAREEDR package instead.

author: DesertPanther
address: 174.94.30.158
date: 17.07.2025, 02:36 UTC

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Hello Bernd, Can you please elaborate more about the share.exe? What do we need it for and how do we use it with WfW 3.11?