Microsoft KB Archive/322151

= &quot;This installation package could not be opened&quot; error message when you try to install Money =

Article ID: 322151

Article Last Modified on 2/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Small Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2004 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Deluxe and Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2003 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Money 2002 Deluxe and Business Edition
 * Microsoft Money 2002 Deluxe Edition

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This article was previously published under Q322151



SYMPTOMS
When you try to install Microsoft Money, you may receive the following error message:

This installation package could not be opened.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Microsoft Windows Installer is damaged or is installed incorreclty on the computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, install the Microsoft Money System Pack (Syspack.msi) from the Money CD, and then install Money. To do this, follow these steps.

Install Syspack.msi from the Money CD-ROM

 * 1) Insert the Money installation CD into your computer's CD or DVD drive. Hold down the SHIFT key to prevent the installation process from starting automatically.
 * 2) Click Start, click Run, and then type  :\syspack.msi in the Open box.

In this example,  is the drive letter of your CD or DVD drive.
 * 1) Click OK.
 * 2) Follow the instructions to complete the installation process.

Use Setup.exe to Install Money

 * 1) Click Start, click Run, and then type  :\setup.exe in the Open box.

In this example,  is the drive letter of your CD or DVD drive.
 * 1) Click OK.
 * 2) Follow the instructions to complete the installation process.

Additional query words: installation Money2004 Money2003 Money2002 syspack systempack syspac systempac installed

Keywords: kberrmsg kbsetup kbprb KB322151

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