Microsoft KB Archive/141647

PUB3: Invalid CD-Key Error During Publisher Setup

= PUB3: Invalid CD-Key Error During Publisher Setup =

Q141647
- The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0 -

SYMPTOMS

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While you are installing Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95 from compact disc, you may encounter one or more of the following symptoms:

- The space provided to type the CD-Key appears insufficient to enter 10 digits.

- When you type the first digit of your CD-Key, you receive the following error message:

This is an invalid CD Key value. Check the identification number from your CD sticker.

CAUSE

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If the font called MS Sans Serif is missing or corrupt, you will encounter this problem.

RESOLUTION

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Exit Setup and reinstall the MS Sans Serif font. After the MS Sans Serif font is reinstalled, you can run Microsoft Publisher Setup.

STATUS

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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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