SQL Server Books Online Does Not Display Properly (179570)


The information in this article applies to:

  • MSPRESS Inside Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 ISBN 1-57231-331-5
This article was previously published under Q179570

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to run "SQL Server Books Online" from the Start menu, the Microsoft Info Viewer window appears. However, the window may be blank or may not include "SQL Server Books Online" as an option.

CAUSE

The shortcut to the SQL Server Books Online file installed to the Start menu does not give the correct location of the SQL Server Books Online file. Consequently, the Info Viewer program cannot find the SQL Server Books Online file.

RESOLUTION

To correct the shortcut, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. Type the following command, including quotation marks:

    "C:\Inside SQL Server\Sql Server Books Online\infoview.exe" sqlbooks.mvb

    Change the path to match the Inside SQL Server folder if necessary.
The SQL Server Books Online will appear.

NOTE: You need to perform these steps only once. Once you have performed these steps, the Start menu shortcut will work normally.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in "Inside Microsoft SQL Server Version 6.5." This problem will be corrected in future reprints and editions.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/8/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbdocerr KB179570
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