User Cannot Specify Directory for MSAPPS During Setup (121117)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Office for Windows 4.2
  • Microsoft Office for Windows 4.3
  • Microsoft Office for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q121117

SUMMARY

When you install Microsoft Office, the MSAPPS directory will automatically be installed as a subdirectory of the Windows directory in versions 4.0, 4.2 and 4.3. In version 7.0, the shared applications are installed in c:\program files\common files which is the default location. You will not be prompted to specify a location for this directory.

MORE INFORMATION

The MSAPPS or common files directory contain applications that are shared among Microsoft programs. They include spelling tools, Clip Art gallery, and so on. All Microsoft programs look to this directory location for these shared applications.

This behavior is by design of Microsoft Office to help to guarantee compatibility for Microsoft Office products.

For information about where the directory is installed during a workstation installation of Microsoft Office, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

111687 OFF4: "Workstation Setup Installs MSAPPS Files Locally"

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:KB121117
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