OFF98: "No installation was necessary" Error Installing FileMaker Pro Add-In (228726)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q228726

SYMPTOMS

When you install the FileMaker Pro Add-In, you receive the following error message:
No installation was necessary. The files to be installed are already on your disk, or are not needed for your hardware setup.

If you are finished, click Quit to leave the installer. If you wish to perform additional installations, click Continue.

CAUSE

This problem will occur if the following conditions are true:
  • You chose to install only the Microsoft Word Add-In.

    -and-

  • the Word folder is missing from the Microsoft Office 98:Office:Startup folder on your hard disk.

RESOLUTION

To resolve the problem, create a folder named Word in the Microsoft Office 98:Office:Startup folder on your hard disk. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Open the Microsoft Office 98:Office:Startup folder.
  2. On the File menu, click New Folder.
  3. Type Word, and then press RETURN.
  4. Run the FileMaker Add-In installer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/2/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB228726
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