Running Windows 98: E-Book Setup Label Incorrect (189215)


The information in this article applies to:

  • MSPRESS Running Microsoft Windows 98 ISBN 1-57231-681-0
This article was previously published under Q189215

SYMPTOMS

When you run the installation program for the online book from the Ebook folder, the installation program title will be "Running Microsoft Outlook 98," not "Running Microsoft Windows 98."

The icon created on your desktop will be "Running Microsoft Outlook 98."

In the Add/Remove Programs applet of the Control Panel, the program will appear as "Running Microsoft Outlook 98."

If you start the electronic book from the "Running Microsoft Outlook 98" icon, the "Running Microsoft Windows 98" electronic book will appear and run normally.

CAUSE

The title string was incorrectly set in the installation program for the electronic book.

WORKAROUND

To change the title, follow these steps:
  1. Right click "Running Microsoft Outlook 98".
  2. Click Rename.
  3. Type Running Microsoft Windows 98 and then press ENTER.
To uninstall the program, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. In Add/Remove Programs, click to select "Running Microsoft Outlook 98" and then click Add/Remove.

STATUS

This problem was corrected in the second printing of "Running Microsoft Windows 98."

MORE INFORMATION

You can still run the "Running Microsoft Windows 98" electronic book without any problems. The information on the CD-ROM is for "Running Microsoft Windows 98," not for "Running Microsoft Outlook 98." Only the installation program is incorrect.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/8/2000
Keywords:kbbug kbdocerr KB189215
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