Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Beta Version Is Not Uninstalled (269036)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 2.0
This article was previously published under Q269036 SYMPTOMS
When you try to install Windows Services for UNIX 2.0, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Installer - Another version of this product is already installed. Installation of this version cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs on the Control Panel.
You may also receive the following messages:
Windows Services For UNIX Installer Information - The beta version of Services for UNIX has expired.
Services For UNIX Installation: Fatal Error - Installation ended prematurely because of an error.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the Beta version of Windows Services for UNIX has expired. When it expires, you cannot invoke Windows Installer to uninstall it.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows Services for UNIX 2.0 Beta. MORE INFORMATION
To resolve this issue, contact Microsoft Product Support Services, Microsoft Windows NT/Windows 2000 Support, for a utility to remove the Beta version of the product. Refer to this Microsoft Knowledge Base article number; there is no charge for this support.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/23/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB269036 |
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