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MSN Setup Program Installs Some Files to the Progra~1 Folder
Last reviewed: September 18, 1997
Article ID: Q174012
The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network, versions 2.0, 2.5

SYMPTOMS

When you install MSN, The Microsoft Network, the Setup program may copy some files to the Progra~1 folder.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you have both a Progra~1 folder and a Program Files folder on the hard disk. If this is the case, the MSN Setup program installs controls and optional components to the Progra~1\OnMSN\OCX folder instead of the Program Files\OnMSN\OCX folder.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in The Microsoft Network versions 2.0 and 2.5. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

MSN functionality is not affected by this problem.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.50
Keywords : msnsetup kbenv kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: September 18, 1997
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