Microsoft KB Archive/183206

= OFF98: Readme File Contents for Remove Office 98 Utility Version 1.1 =

Article ID: 183206

Article Last Modified on 10/2/2002

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 * Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q183206



SUMMARY
This article contains the contents of the Read Me file for version 1.1 of the Remove Office 98 utility.

To obtain version 1.1 of the Remove Office 98 utility, use a Web browser to go to the following address:

http://www.microsoft.com/macoffice/productinfo/98dl/o98u.htm



MORE INFORMATION
Remove Office 98 v1.1 Read Me

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This document contains amplifying information about the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility provided on the Microsoft Web site. To read this file online, use the scroll bar or Page Down and Page Up keys on your keyboard. You can print the file by choosing the Print command from the File menu.

DESCRIPTION ---

Remove Office 98 helps you find and remove pre-release and current versions of Office 98 that you no longer need on your computer. Unlike the Remove option in the Microsoft Office Installer, Remove Office 98 will completely clean your drive of all system extensions, control panels, shared libraries, and preferences from a previous installation. In addition, you are provided with the option of deleting shared components and then removing the Microsoft Office 98 folder installed to that drive. When completed, you should be ready to reinstall the latest releases of your Microsoft applications.

Remove Office 98 will only completely remove components installed with the Microsoft Office Installer and Value Pack Installer that came with the following programs:

- Microsoft Office 98 (including all Early Test releases and Betas) - Microsoft Word 98 - Microsoft Excel 98 - Microsoft PowerPoint 98

VERSION 1.1 RELEASE NOTES -

A problem has been identified with the original Remove Office 98 utility provided in the Value Pack when used under certain circumstances. The utility is designed to remove copies of Office 98 by finding the library called "Microsoft Office 98" and moving the Office 98 installation that surrounds it to the Trash. The Microsoft Office 98 library normally resides in the Microsoft Office 98 folder, but if a user mistakenly moves this library to the Extensions folder, and then subsequently launches the utility, the System Folder rather than the Microsoft Office 98 folder will be moved to the Trash.

The problem will only be experienced if a user manually moves the Microsoft Office 98 library to the Extensions folder and then subsequently runs the Remove Office 98 utility from the Value Pack. This file never gets installed by Office into the System Folder and moving this file also causes some features of Office 98 to stop working. While the problem is easily avoided by leaving the Office 98 files where they are installed, due to the potentially extreme consequences of this problem we are taking it very seriously and suggest customers not use the Remove Office 98 utility until after downloading this updated version.

Please note that Remove Office 98 is an administrative utility that is used to quickly and completely remove Office 98 from your computer as preparation for a clean install. This program is not installed with Office 98, nor is it installed by the Value Pack Installer. Most end users will never need to run this utility and the update will not affect the functionality of the main Office 98 applications in any way. In addition, users may also uninstall Office 98 using the Remove option from the Microsoft Office Installer. This method is much less aggressive about removing files than the Remove Office 98 utility.

Change notes

1. Copies of the Microsoft Office 98 library found in the System Folder or  the Trash folder will no longer be used to identify Microsoft Office 98 installations.

2. Rather than move entire folders identified to contain Office components to the Trash, the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility will only dispose of  files and folders within that folder that Office would have installed, preserving any other files or folders placed there by the user. If the folder is found to be empty when this is finished, it will be deleted.

3. The option to preserve shared preferences has now been expanded to  include shared libraries. Selecting Keep when prompted will now allow applications dependent on OLE, ODBC or Internet Explorer will continue to function after Office 98 is removed.

4. If the Microsoft Office 98 shared library is found in the Extensions folder, it is now cleaned up.

5. Several additional Value Pack components (like ODBC) are now cleaned up.

6. Only one copy of Office 98 is now removed per run.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download the file named "Remove Office 98 v1.1.hqx". This is a BinHexed StuffIt archive that can be decoded and decompressed using StuffIt Expander[ASCII 170] from Aladdin Systems. The decompressed folder is  called "Remove Office 98 v1.1."

If you have problems or technical questions, please contact Microsoft Technical Support at 425-635-7055 between 6:00am to 6:00pm PST.

USING REMOVE OFFICE 98 --

To start the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility:

1. Open the folder named "Remove Office 98 v1.1".

2. Double-click the application named "Remove Office 98 v1.1"

3. In the pop-up menu, select the drive that contains the copy of  Microsoft Office 98 that you want removed.

4. Click the Remove button.

5. When prompted to remove shared libraries and preferences, select Keep or Discard.

Warning: Deleting these files may cause other OLE, ODBC or Internet applications to stop working. Choose Discard only if you are prepared to  immediately reinstall Office 98 to restore these shared libraries and can reconstruct your OLE registration database and Internet Config shared preferences.

6. If prompted to remove a copy of the Microsoft Office 98 folder found on  your drive, select Keep or Discard.

Warning: If you've saved personal templates to this folder, these will also be removed. You should rescue these files before you empty the Trash.

7. From the desktop, empty the Trash.

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation for the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility. By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility you may, however, return it to your place of purchase for a full refund.

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility is licensed not sold.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights:

Installation and Use. You may install and use an unlimited number of  copies of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility

Reproduction and Distribution. You may reproduce and distribute an  unlimited number of copies of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility; provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy, including all copyright and trademark notices, and shall be accompanied by a copy of  this EULA. Copies of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility may be  distributed as a standalone product or included with your own product.

2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility, except and only to the extent that applicable law notwithstanding this limitation expressly permits such activity.

Separation of Components. The Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on  more than one computer.

Support Services. Microsoft may provide you with support services related to the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility ("Support Services"). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft policies and programs described in the user manual, in "online" documentation, and/or in other Microsoft-provided materials. Any supplemental software code provided to  you, as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility and subject to the terms and conditions of  this EULA. With respect to technical information you provide to  Microsoft as part of the Support Services, Microsoft may use such information for its business purposes, including for product support and development. Microsoft will not utilize such technical information in a  form that personally identifies you.

Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.

Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility and all of its component parts.

3. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility (including but not limited to any images, photographs,  animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into   the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility are owned by  Microsoft or its suppliers. Copyright laws and international treaty provisions protect the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility. Therefore, you must treat the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility like any other copyrighted material except that you may install the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility on a single computer provided you keep the original solely for backup or  archival purposes.

4. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or  disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in   subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of  the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Microsoft Corporation/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you acquired this product in the United States, the laws of the State of Washington govern this EULA.

If you acquired this product in Canada, the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, govern this EULA. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation, which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. If this product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply.

Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Microsoft for any reason, please contact the Microsoft subsidiary serving your country, or write: Microsoft Sales Information Center/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.

LIMITED WARRANTY

NO WARRANTIES. Microsoft expressly disclaims any warranty for the Office Updater 1.0. The Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility and any related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the Remove Office 98 v1.1 utility remains with you.

NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. In no event shall Microsoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Microsoft product, even if Microsoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

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