OFF98: Program Files May Be Installed in the System Folder (184015)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
- Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
- Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q184015 SYMPTOMS
If you run the installer program for any of the stand-alone Microsoft
Office 98 Macintosh Edition programs, the program may be installed in the
System Folder.
CAUSE
This problem occurs if you do the following:
- You install one of the stand-alone Office 98 programs.
- You move the Microsoft Office 98 file to a folder in the System
Folder.
The Microsoft Office 98 file is normally stored in the Microsoft
Office 98:Office folder. If you move this file to a subfolder in the
System Folder, such as the Extensions folder, the problem described in
this article occurs.
- You then run the installer program for a different stand-alone Office 98
program.
The program files for the stand-alone Office 98 program you installed in
step 3 are installed in the System Folder.
WORKAROUND
To remove the Office 98 program from the System Folder, follow these steps:
- Insert the compact disc (CD) for the last Office program that you
have installed.
- Double-click <Program Name> Installer, where <Program Name> is the name
of the program that was installed in the System Folder.
For example, double-click Microsoft Excel Installer if you want to
remove Excel from the System Folder.
- In the list box, click Remove.
- Click Remove to begin the remove operation.
- Click OK in the dialog box that indicates the remove operation was
successful.
- Click Quit to close the Microsoft Office Installer.
- Move the Microsoft Office 98 file from the System Folder to the Trash.
The Office program is removed from your System Folder. Next, reinstall each
of the Office 98 programs.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbsetup KB184015 |
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