Microsoft KB Archive/257359

= Encarta World Atlas 2000 error message: World Atlas has encountered an unknown error =

Article ID: 257359

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2000
 * Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2000

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This article was previously published under Q257359



SYMPTOMS
When you try to install the Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2000 DVD, you may receive the following error message:

Invalid page fault in module Setup.exe.

Additionally, when you try to start Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 2000, you may receive the following error message:

World Atlas has encountered an unknown error.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the following conditions are true:
 * A Pioneer DVD-114 DVD-ROM drive is installed in your computer.
 * The firmware for the DVD-ROM drive is outdated.
 * A CD-ROM writer is connected to your computer.
 * The Adaptec EZ CD Creator software is installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install version 1.24 of the firmware upgrade for the Pioneer DVD-114 DVD-ROM drive from the following Pioneer Web site:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/0,,2076_4249_47051,00.html

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. Note Contact your hardware manufacturer before you update the firmware to make sure that you are installing the correct files.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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