Microsoft KB Archive/303511

= Error message when you try to install Streets and Trips or MapPoint: &quot;Setup cannot find the MDAC directory&quot; =

Article ID: 303511

Article Last Modified on 10/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MapPoint 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MapPoint 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MapPoint 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008
 * Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with Connected Services
 * Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008 with GPS Locator
 * Microsoft Streets & Trips 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Streets & Trips 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 5
 * Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 5
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a

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This article was previously published under Q303511



SYMPTOMS
When you try to install one of the Microsoft programs listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section, you may receive the following error message:

Setup cannot find the MDAC directory



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are attempting to install one of these programs on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0-based computer. This behavior occurs if the Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) are not installed correctly.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, install MDAC from the Microsoft MapPoint or Microsoft Streets & Trips CD, and then run the installation of the program again.

To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Insert disc 1 of the program's CD package, and then press the SHIFT key to prevent program installation from starting automatically.
 * 2) Double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD or DVD drive icon to start Windows Explorer.
 * 3) Locate, and then double-click, the MDAC_TYP.EXE file to install MDAC.

The file can be found in one of the following folders, depending on the program:
 * 1) * For 2002 versions:


 * 1) * For 2001 versions:


 * 1) * For 2000 versions:


 * 1) Follow the instructions to install MDAC, and then restart the computer when the installation is completed.
 * 2) Insert disc 1 of the program's CD package, and then follow the instructions to install the program.

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