Microsoft KB Archive/115219

Works 3.0b Update Available for U.S. Edition

PSS ID Number: Q115219 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

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= SUMMARY =

Microsoft has released an update for Works 3.0 for Windows that corrects problems in U.S. versions of Works 3.0 for Windows. This version is called Works version 3.0b for Windows and is available as a self- extracting file called USAWKS3B.EXE

After you download USAWKS3B.EXE, run it to extract the file(s) it contains.

NOTE: For a list of problems corrected in Works 3.0b for Windows, see the “Problems Resolved by Works 3.0b Update” section in this article.

= TO OBTAIN THIS FILE =

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Software Library:

~ USAWKS3B.EXE

For more information about downloading files from the Microsoft Software Library, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q119591 TITLE : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

= TO INSTALL THIS UPDATE =

  Copy USAWKS3B.EXE to a new “empty” Directory.   In File Manager, double-click USAWKS3B.EXE. This should open an MS-DOS window for a short period of time then return you to File Manager.   In File Manager, choose Update from the Window menu. You should now see several files in this directory.   To start the update process, double-click UPDATE.EXE and follow the directions on the screen. 

NOTE: More information is available in UPDATE.WPS, which is one of the files included with USAWKS3B.EXE. It will appear in the same directory to which you copied USAWKS3B.EXE in step 1 above.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The following is the Works 3.0b for Windows UPDATE.WPS file that explains how to use the update and what problems were resolved.

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=========================================================== Microsoft Works v3.0 for Windows Update Kit (U.S. Versions Only) ====================================================================== =

Thank you for choosing Microsoft Works, the world s most popular integrated package. By running the UPDATE.EXE program you can update your U.S. Microsoft Works 3.0 to version 3.0b. You must have Microsoft Works 3.0 already installed on your hard drive. In addition, you must have 4 MB of space available on your hard drive. During the update process, UPDATE.EXE creates a duplicate of some of the Works 3.0 application files and stores them as temporary files on your hard drive. These temporary files will be deleted when the update is complete.

CAUTION: This patch is intended for upgrading a stand-alone installation, not network installations. To update a shared installation on a network server, you must use a complete disk set. Also, please note that this update is ONLY for the U.S. versions of Works 3.0 for Windows.

UPDATE.EXE examines the Works 3.0 application on your hard drive, comparing the dates of the Works 3.0 application files to the dates on the patch files. If the dates on the Works 3.0 application files are earlier, UPDATE.EXE copies the new portions from the expanded patch files into the application files on your hard drive. This update does not affect your existing documents.

To update from Works 3.0 to Works 3.0b:

  Close all applications, including Works.   If Windows is not running, start Windows.   In the File Manager window, double-click on UPDATE.EXE in the directory that contains the files from the self-extracting compressed file that you downloaded. </li>  Follow the instructions on the screen. When the update is complete, choose OK. The following files in the MSWORKS directory will be updated. Filename     Size           Date -

MSWORKS.EXE 1640768        4/19/94 WKSLANG.DLL 271872         4/19/94 The following files in your WINDOWS directory will be updated. Filename

WIN.INI SYSTEM.INI The following file will be added to your WINDOWSdirectory Filename

VSHARE.386 </li></ol>

= PROBLEMS RESOLVED BY WORKS 3.0B UPDATE =

General

 * VSHARE.386 Replaces Need for SHARE.EXE
 * Temp files for Templates not stored in the TEMP directory
 * Problems with Drag & Drop of Chart to Word Processor
 * Merge Fields containing Formulas not printing correct value
 * Cannot Accurately Set Tabs on Ruler when Measurement not in Inches
 * Top Margin increase when printing Multiple Copies of Labels

Spreadsheet

 * Deleting Print Area Range Name not Resetting Print Area
 * Data Loss Excel Spreadsheets with Cells using Multiple Formats
 * Spreadsheets Not Calculating Correctly in Excel
 * General Protection Fault deleting entire column in Spreadsheet

Database

 * Problems Opening Database Templates Saved in List View
 * Database Form Field Flickering when Entering Data
 * Tabbing through Database Fields Causing Screen not to Redraw

Communications

 * Dial This Number not working with some Modems
 * Drag & Drop Text to Communications only Sending 1 Line
 * Text Pasted into Communications gets Truncated on each line
 * Ext Chars display wrong when copied to/from Communications
 * XModem Download not saving to specified directory
 * File Send Text Failing part way through the file
 * General Protection Fault with long WaitFor string in script
 * Edited script does not prompt for save when comm file closed
 * Test Modem Hang Workaround: add DisablePortChecking=1 to Communications Section of MSWORKS3.INI

= FILES REQUIRED BY THE UPDATE =

Filename       Size         Date      Time ---

261.CST          149      04-19-94   12:00p 261B.CST         149      04-19-94   12:00p 261BDLL.WKP    1,742      04-19-94   12:00p 261BEXE.WKP  308,670      04-19-94   12:00p 261DLL.WKP     1,742      04-19-94   12:00p 261EXE.WKP   308,956      04-19-94   12:00p 265MMDLL.WKP  34,540      04-19-94   12:00p 268.CST          149      04-19-94   12:00p 268DLL.WKP       924      04-19-94   12:00p 268EXE.WKP   277,438      04-19-94   12:00p 273.CST          149      04-19-94   12:00p 273DLL.WKP       168      04-19-94   12:00p 273EXE.WKP     1,334      04-19-94   12:00p UPDATE.EXE    42,848      04-19-94   12:00p UPDATE.LST     2,136      04-19-94   12:00p UPDATE.WPS    13,312      04-19-94   12:00p VER.DLL        9,696      04-19-94   12:00p VSHARE.386    14,933      04-19-94   12:00p WZDBDES.WKP    3,582      04-19-94   12:00p WZFILE.WKP     3,850      04-19-94   12:00p WZFRMLTR.WKP   6,918      04-19-94   12:00p WZFTNT.WKP     2,384      04-19-94   12:00p = TROUBLESHOOTING =

Listed below are the possible error messages that might occur during the installation, along with an explanation of the circumstances that might cause the error and suggestions for correcting the problem. In most cases, when you click the OK button in the message box, UPDATE.EXE skips the file listed in the message and continues upgrading the remaining files.

There is insufficient disk space to complete this update

When you start UPDATE.EXE, the program checks the disk space available on your hard drive. If insufficient space is available, this message appears and the update is stopped. During the update, you should have approximately 4MB of space available on your hard drive.

There is insufficient memory to complete this update

There is insufficient RAM memory available. Close other applications and restart your computer.

Unable to initialize the application Unable to initialize the task instance Unable to initialize the Windows timer

UPDATE.EXE or one if its components is unable to run. Close other applications and restart your computer, then run UPDATE.EXE.

Unable to create a temporary file

During the update process, UPDATE.EXE creates a duplicate of some Works 3.0 application files and stores them as temporary files on your hard drive. These temporary files will be deleted when the update is complete. This message appears if you have insufficient space available on your hard drive for these temporary files to be created.

Delete unnecessary files on your hard drive to free up space, and then run UPDATE.EXE again.

Cannot locate the file […]

UPDATE.EXE looks for the components of Works 3.0 in their default locations that is, the locations where they were originally installed.

You may have moved or deleted the file. When you click the OK button, the update will skip that component and continue upgrading the components it can locate. (If you suspect that some of the original Works 3.0 components may have been deleted or moved, you can ensure a complete update by reinstalling Works 3.0 before running UPDATE.EXE.)

A file system error has occurred on file […]

The file listed in the message may be open. For example, the Works Help file might be open even though Works is not running. Look for other applications that are keeping the file open or locked and close those applications.

Cannot open the file […]

This message occurs if the file that is being updated is currently open. Click OK to continue without upgrading that particular file. Then close all files and run UPDATE.EXE again.

The patch to file […] was not applied

The target file on your hard drive may be corrupt. Restart your computer and run UPDATE.EXE again. If you receive the same message on the same file, try deleting the specified file, reinstalling Works 3.0, and then running UPDATE.EXE again.

There is an error reading file […]

There may have been an operating system error. Restart your computer and run UPDATE.EXE again.

There is an error writing file […]

You may have run out of disk space on your hard drive. Click OK to skip this file and continue the update. When the update is finished, delete some unneeded files to make room on your hard drive, and then run UPDATE.EXE again to update the file or files that were skipped.

Error writing to .INI

This message occurs if the SYSTEM.INI file is locked by some other application, such as a text editor. Close all other applications and DOS sessions and run UPDATE.EXE again.

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