OFF98: "The Disk Is Locked" Error Running Patch (183527)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q183527

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Memo-Resume Wizard Patch, you may receive the following error message:
An error prevented the update from completing.

-44: The disk is locked

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you try to update a copy of a Visual Basic for Applications file that is located on the Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition compact disc (CD).

WORKAROUND

To successfully apply the Memo-Resume Wizard Patch, update the Visual Basic for Applications file that is located in the Microsoft Office 98:Office folder on the hard disk.

STATUS

This behavior is by design of the Memo-Resume Wizard Patch.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about installing the Memo-Resume Wizard Patch, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

183438 OFF98: How to Install the Memo-Resume Wizard Patch


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/2/2002
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB183527