PRB: "Unable to start DDE communication with Program Manager"

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Norton Desktop for Windows, version 2.0 is manufactured by Symantec, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

To deactivate Norton Desktop as the shell, replace shell=ndw.exe with shell=progman.exe in the [boot] section of the System.ini file using the following steps:

For Windows 95:

1. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
2. Type system.ini in the Open box, and click OK.
3. Replace shell=ndw.exe with shell=progman.exe in the [boot] section.
4. Save and close the file.

For windows version 3.x:

1. Use Notepad or some other text editor to open the System.ini file.
2. Replace shell=ndw.exe with shell=progman.exe in the [boot] section.
3. Save and close the file.