You will receive this error message if you try to run the Dinosaur Adventure application while File Sharing is turned on in your Sharing Setup control panel. It takes a few minutes for file sharing to turn on when you first start your computer which is why you are able to launch the application right after turning on your computer.
Use the following procedure to make sure File Sharing is turned off before launching the Dinosaur Adventure application:
Step 1
------
Choose Control Panels under the Apple Menu.
Step 2
------
Double-click on the Sharing Setup control panel.
Step 3
------
If the button in the File Sharing section of the Sharing Setup control panel reads Start, go to Step 4.
If the button in the File Sharing section of the Sharing Setup control panel reads Cancel, click Cancel. Go to Step 4.
If the button in the File Sharing section of the Sharing Setup control panel reads Stop, click Stop. Go to Step 4.
Step 4
------
Close the Sharing Setup control panel.
Step 5
------
Open the Preferences Folder in the System Folder. If there is a file called KA Dino CD D Prefs in the Preferences Folder, drag it to the Trash and empty the Trash.
Step 6
------
Launch the Dinosaur Adventure application.
This article was published in the "Information Alley":
Volume II, Issue 18, Page 9
Article Change History:
29 Jan 1996 - Added Info Alley information.
05 Jan 1996 - Corrected minor typo.
11 Dec 1995 - Clarified steps.
Support Information Services