Windows Millennium Edition Setup Blocks the Following Programs and Drivers (262402)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

This article was previously published under Q262402

SUMMARY

To ensure that a Windows Millennium Edition (Me) upgrade completes and works after the installation, Setup blocks some programs, drivers, and utilities by stopping Setup and prompting you to either update the blocking software or remove it to complete Windows Me Setup.

MORE INFORMATION

The following is a list of component blocks and the associated prompt that is generated:

Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus Versions Earlier than 7.71

You are attempting to run setup with a version of Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus installed that is incompatible with this version of Windows. You will need to upgrade to version 7.71 or later, or uninstall this software before continuing.

SOS-Best Defense Version 1.0

Setup has detected that SOS-Best Defense is running on your machine. Please uninstall SOS-Best Defense using Add/Remove programs in Control Panel and then install Windows Millennium Edition.

StopLight 95 ELS Version 3.2

Setup has detected that StopLight 95 is running on your machine. Please uninstall StopLight 95 using Add/Remove programs in Control Panel and then install Windows Millennium Edition.

Select-It

Setup has detected Select-It running on your machine. Select-It has known compatibility issues with Windows Me. It is recommended that you uninstall Select-It by using Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel before upgrading to Windows Me.

BlackICE Defender Versions 1.8.6.8 and 2.0.23

The version of BlackICE Defender detected on your computer must be uninstalled prior to migration to Windows Millennium. You may re-install BlackICE after your migration is complete.

Win LT Modem Driver Version 2.16 and Earlier

This computer's modem driver is not compatible with Windows Millennium. For information on upgrading the driver, see the Hardware Notes section in SETUP.TXT. This file is in the Win9x folder on the Windows Millennium CD.

Toshiba Windows 95 Utilities

Note that this utility must be removed by using the Toshiba uninstallation utility.
Toshiba Windows 95 Utilities is not compatible with Windows Millennium. To uninstall this service, refer to the Hardware Notes section in SETUP.TXT. This file is in the Win9x folder on your Windows Millennium CD.

MWAVE Modem Driver Version 2.60.36.0 or Later. (IBM ThinkPad Model 600E, 770X and 770Z)

The modem driver isn't compatible with Windows Me. For information about updating your driver, see the Update.TXT file in the Drivers\Modem\IBM folder on the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM. Once you have upgraded your modem, you can continue Setup.

Dazzle Digital Picture Maker Software Version 3.6

The driver NT1003.SYS is not compatible with Windows Me. You must connect to http://www.nogatech.com/vfw/vfwupdate.htm to get the updated driver. After you have updated your driver, you can continue setup or read Hardware.txt on the Windows Me CD.

Access Manager Version 1.2

Setup has determined that the version of Access Manager has known compatibility issue when installed on Windows Me. It is recommended that you contact your ISP for compatible versions before upgrading to Windows Me.
For additional information about Windows Me Setup and Winpoet or Enternet 300, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

265804 Windows Me Setup Blocks Winpoet or Enternet 300

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
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