OFF2000: Setup.exe /a Does Not Start Administrative Installation from CD3 (230882)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000
  • Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 2.0
This article was previously published under Q230882

SYMPTOMS

When you perform an administrative setup (Setup /a) of Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 using the Office CD3, the administrative setup does not start, and the AutoRun dialog box is displayed.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you use Setup.exe located on the root of the Office CD3 to perform the administrative installation.

RESOLUTION

To an administrative installation of Photodraw 2000 v. 2 from the Office 2000 SR-1 CD3, follow these steps:
  1. Insert the Office CD3 into the CD-ROM drive.
  2. Click Exit in the AutoRun dialog box that appears.
  3. Click Start, and click Run.
  4. In the Open box, type the following command line, and then click OK:

    CD-ROM drive:\setuppd.exe /a

    where CD-ROM drive is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: To perform an administrative installation of Photodraw 2000 v. 2 from the standalone PhotoDraw 2000 v. 2 CD, you must run the command line CD-ROM drive:\setup.exe /a.

You cannot perform an administrative installation of the Office Server Extensions, which are also on Office 2000 Premium CD3.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB230882
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