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Topic # 5838 1-Dec-2005 08:39

hi

i am trying to install office xp on my computer, yes i have xp os, about just under quarter the way through the instalation i get this:

error 1305. setup cannot read file D:\FILES\PFILES\MSOFFICE\OFFICE10\ACWZMAIN.MDE. Check your connection to the network, or CD-ROM drive. For other potential solutions to this problem, see D:\FILES\PFILES\MSOFFICE\OFFICE10\1033\SETUP.HLP.


i have no idea what this is or means, can someone please help?

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Reply # 24094 1-Dec-2005 08:49
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Are you installing from a CD? It could be that it's scratched.




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  Reply # 24097 1-Dec-2005 09:24

yes its a cd

 
 
 
 


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Reply # 24098 1-Dec-2005 10:24
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In this case, if this is an original CD check with the reseller for what steps to follow to get a new one.

It could also be a hardware problem with your CD drive.




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