How to avoid using the Run CD when you try to run Streets and Trips or MapPoint (303088)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Autoroute 2007
  • Microsoft Autoroute 2007 (with GPS)
  • Microsoft Autoroute 2006 English (United Kingdom)
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2006 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2004 North American Maps
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2002
  • Microsoft MapPoint 2001
  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007
  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 (with GPS)
  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005
  • Microsoft Streets & Trips 2004
  • Microsoft Streets and Trips 2003
  • Microsoft Streets and Trips 2001
This article was previously published under Q303088

SUMMARY

When you install Microsoft Autoroute, Microsoft MapPoint, or Microsoft Streets & Trips, the Typical installation does not include all the files that the program requires. When you try to run the program, you are prompted for the Run CD. This article explains how to avoid having to use the Run CD.

MORE INFORMATION

You can remove and then reinstall the program with the Full installation option so that access to the CD drive is not needed.

See the documentation that came with your product to determine how much free hard drive space the product requires.

To remove and then reinstall the program with the Full installation option, follow these steps.

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.
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab.

    Select the Autoroute, MapPoint, or Streets and Trip product that you are using.
  4. Click Add/Remove, and then click Next.
  5. Click Remove, and then click Next.
  6. Click Remove.

    If you are prompted to restart your computer after the installer is finished running, click Yes.
  7. Insert the Setup CD in your CD drive.

    The Setup program starts automatically.
  8. Click Next three times.
  9. Click Full installation, click Next, and then click Install.
  10. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/21/2006
Keywords:kbinfo kbsetup KB303088
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