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UNC Connection Causes Failed Program Installation

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Article ID:135205
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
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SYMPTOMS

When you try to install a program from a network drive, the Setup program may not work correctly, resulting in an error message or an incomplete installation.

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CAUSE

This problem can occur if you are using a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path to run the Setup program. Many programs require that you map a network drive, and then run the Setup program from that drive.

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RESOLUTION

Map a network drive to the share containing the program you want to install, and then run the Setup program from that drive.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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Keywords: 
KB135205

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