"Windows File Protection" Error Message When You Try to Install Microsoft Project 2000 (810602)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Project 2000

SYMPTOMS

If try you install Microsoft Project 2000 on a computer that is running the Microsoft Windows 2000, you may receive the following error message:
Windows File Protection
Windows files must be installed for your installation to proceed. Insert your service pack files now.

CAUSE

This error occurs if the Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 files are in the wrong folder location, based on the registry settings for the Service Pack.

RESOLUTION

Reinstall Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 or later. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

260910 How to Obtain the Latest Windows 2000 Service


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/3/2002
Keywords:kbprb kberrmsg KB810602