"Packed File Corrupt" Error Message Installing Windows (218885)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q218885

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Windows 98 or Windows 95 from MS-DOS, you may receive the following error message:
Packed file corrupt

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your computer is infected with a virus.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact an anti-virus software manufacturer to inquire about the availability of a program that can detect and clean the virus from your computer.

MORE INFORMATION



For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129972 Information About Computer Viruses

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB218885
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