"FrontPage 98 Setup has updated a shared system file" message when you run FrontPage Setup (180307)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FrontPage 98 for Windows
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2000
This article was previously published under Q180307

SYMPTOMS

When you run the FrontPage Setup program, you receive the following message:

FrontPage 98 setup has updated a shared system file to a more recent version. This newer version is required to install FrontPage. To complete the installation of this file, please restart your computer and then restart FrontPage 98 setup.

When you click OK, your computer restarts. When you restart the FrontPage Setup program, the same message reappears.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if either of the following conditions is true:
  • You are not logged on as an administrator when you attempt to install FrontPage. -or-

  • Version 4.2.6068 of the Mfc42.dll file is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, follow these steps.

Resolution 1: For Microsoft Windows NT

If your computer is running Microsoft Windows NT, log on to the computer using an account with administrator permissions, and then attempt to install FrontPage. If the installation is successful, you do not need to continue with Resolution 2.

Resolution 2: For all Microsoft Windows Versions

NOTE: If your computer is running Microsoft Windows NT, you must be logged on to an account with administrator permissions in order to rename these system files.
  1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.

    Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
  2. In the Named box, type MFC42.dll and then click Find Now.
  3. Select the MFC42.dll file in the Search Results section of the Find dialog box.
  4. On the File menu, click Rename.
  5. Type MFC42.old and then press ENTER.
  6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each copy of the MFC42.dll file that appears in the search results.
  7. Start the FrontPage 98 Setup program. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/10/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbsetup KB180307
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