When you try to start an Office XP program after you run Ontrack System Suite File Cleanup, you may receive a "Preparing to install" message that is followed by the following error message:

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This issue may occur when Ontrack SystemSuite is set to remove backup (.bak) files. Office programs cannot start without the Data.bak file. The Data.bak file is typically located in the c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Office\Data folder. When Office tries to restore the missing file, you receive the messages that are listed in the "Symptoms" section of this article.

NOTE: If your computer is running any of the following operating systems, the Data.bak file is located in the c:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Office\Data folder:

•	Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
•	Microsoft Windows 98
•	Microsoft Windows 95

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To resolve this issue:

1.	Start an Office XP program.
2.	Insert the Microsoft Office XP CD-ROM when you are prompted to do so, and then wait until the configuration process is completed.
3.	Start Ontrack SystemSuite, and then click Settings.
4.	Expand Remove unused files, and then click to clear the Delete all files with extension .BAK check box.
5.	Click Save and apply all changes, and then quit Ontrack SystemSuite.

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For information about how to contact Ontrack Software, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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