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MS Word 2000 Annoying Problem

Jun 23, 2004 8:55AM PDT

Whenever I open Musicmatch Jukebox or at other random times when using my computer (Xp), an annoying installation process for MS Word 2000 starts up. It loads up and then says something like "insert CD 1 to continue" and I have to press cancel several times in succession to close it. MS Word is already installed on my computer(it came with purchase).

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Re: MS Word 2000 Annoying Problem
Jun 23, 2004 10:26AM PDT

This is usually solved by letting the install complete. Use the Restore CDs supplied with the machine, but don't run the restore feature. Just let it fetch the files it wants from the CD.

For completeness and not saying you have a pirated copy of Office, there is an issue with some companies that loaded Office with the machine and set it to install on demand. The poor enduser is then not supplied the Install CD and is left with no where to turn since support for this is rarely found. Call the supplier if needs be to fixed.

Bob

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Re: MS Word 2000 Annoying Problem
Jul 9, 2004 2:57AM PDT

Ok I re-installed it and it now works, but now the same thing happens to a different program!

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For the annoying installer issue.
Jul 9, 2004 7:21AM PDT
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Re: MS Word 2000 Annoying Problem
Jul 9, 2004 4:23AM PDT

I have that problem and a worse one, I have a Packard Bell, no restore CD and the company is out of business in the US. What do I do?

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For the PB owner.
Jul 9, 2004 7:19AM PDT

Someday you'll have to buy an OS CD. But let me share that I use OPEN OFFICE from http://www.openoffice.org without much effort and certainly not much money.

Hope this helps you get at least 1/2 way there.

Bob