Microsoft KB Archive/121117

= User Cannot Specify Directory for MSAPPS During Setup =

Article ID: 121117

Article Last Modified on 7/18/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office 4.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office 4.3 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office 95 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q121117



SUMMARY
When you install Microsoft Office, the MSAPPS directory will automatically be installed as a subdirectory of the Windows directory in versions 4.0, 4.2 and 4.3. In version 7.0, the shared applications are installed in c:\program files\common files which is the default location. You will not be prompted to specify a location for this directory.



MORE INFORMATION
The MSAPPS or common files directory contain applications that are shared among Microsoft programs. They include spelling tools, Clip Art gallery, and so on. All Microsoft programs look to this directory location for these shared applications.

This behavior is by design of Microsoft Office to help to guarantee compatibility for Microsoft Office products.

Additional query words: 3.x Setup specify

Keywords: KB121117

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