Microsoft KB Archive/136033

Mac Works 4.0 Error: “Error During App Search”

PSS ID Number: Q136033 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.00 4.00a 4.00b

MACINTOSH

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= SYMPTOMS =

When you attempt to start Microsoft Works Setup in Maintenance Mode, you may receive the following error message:

Error During App Search

The error also occurs when you attempt to start Setup from the original set of diskettes.

= RESOLUTION =

The error message may be caused by a corrupted Setup data file. To correct this problem do the following:


 * 1) On the hard drive, locate the Setup Folder. This folder is located in the Tools folder. The Tools folder is located in the Works 4.0 folder.
 * 2) Drag the Setup Folder to the Trash. Empty the Trash.
 * 3) From the original set of diskettes, insert Install Disk 1.
 * 4) Double-click Microsoft Works Setup. This begins Works setup.
 * 5) When the installation is completed, you can start Setup from the hard drive to access Maintenance Mode.

KBCategory: kbsetup kberrmsg kbprb KBSubcategory: macworkskb

= Additional reference words: 4.00 4.00a 4.00b mac m_works application =

Version : 4.00 4.00a 4.00b Platform : MACINTOSH ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.