Microsoft KB Archive/218885

= "Packed File Corrupt" Error Message Installing Windows =

Article ID: 218885

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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This article was previously published under Q218885



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install Windows 98 or Windows 95 from MS-DOS, you may receive the following error message:

Packed file corrupt



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if your computer is infected with a virus.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact an anti-virus software manufacturer to inquire about the availability of a program that can detect and clean the virus from your computer.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129972 Information About Computer Viruses

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors

Additional query words: setup loadfix exepack

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB218885

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