"Incorrect command line parameter" error message when you install Money (316866)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Money 2004 (all editions)
  • Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Standard
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe and Business
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Suite
  • Microsoft Money 2002
  • Microsoft Money Deluxe 2002
  • Microsoft Money Deluxe & Business 2002
  • Microsoft Money Suite 2002
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
This article was previously published under Q316866

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Microsoft Money, you may receive an error message similar to the following:
Incorrect command line parameter

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the path to the TEMP folder is incorrect or truncated. If the path to a folder for that stores temporary files is incorrect, Windows Installer cannot run.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, 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 Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
  2. At the command prompt, type cd\, and then press ENTER.
  3. Type md NewTemp, and then press ENTER. This creates a folder named NewTemp.
  4. Type set tmp=c:\NewTemp, and then press ENTER.
  5. Type set temp=c:\NewTemp, and then press ENTER.
  6. Type CD-ROM drive letter:\setup, and then press ENTER.

    This should start Money Setup.
Note This is a workaround. You may continue to receive error messages when you install or use programs that require a valid temp directory.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/9/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB316866
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