Microsoft KB Archive/197686

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Developer Network Subscriptions
 * Microsoft Developer Network Visual Studio Edition 6.0
 * Microsoft Developer Network October 98

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SYMPTOMS
During MSDN 6.0 or October 98 installation, you may get the following error:

Title: MSDN Setup Error

CloseCollection g_ccolCollection.Open(collectionname) dwError = 5

NOTE: Sometimes dwError takes a different value but the same resolution applies.

CAUSE
The file Hhcolreg.dat may have become corrupted. This file is present under \Windows\Help\ directory on Windows 95/98 and \Winnt\Help\ on Windows NT- based systems.

RESOLUTION
Rename Hhcolreg.dat and then reinstall MSDN 6 or October 1998.

This is a troubleshooting step and not a solution to the problem. If the file is renamed please reinstall any other collections that you wish to use. This would include, but is not limited to the following:


 * Multiple release of MSDN
 * Other products that ship with a collection

STATUS
This behavior is by design.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE BEHAVIOR
Additional query words:

Keywords         : kbHTMLHelp kbGrpDSTools Version          : winnt:6.0 Platform         : winnt Issue type       : kbprb
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