ODE97: "Setup Error 993" Reinstalling MS ODE Tools Sampler

• Microsoft Office 97 Developer Edition Tools

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you reinstall the Microsoft Office Developer Sampler (Microsoft ODE Tools Sampler) that ships with Microsoft Office 97 Developer Edition, you may receive the following error message:

   Setup Error 993
   Object 79
   Your Setup file may be damaged. Try restarting the Setup program.

CAUSE

The error occurs when the Setup program tries to recreate the shortcut for Microsoft ODE Tools Sampler.

RESOLUTION

Setup is completed successfully even though you receive an error message; therefore, you do not need to take any action. The only way to reinstall the Microsoft ODE Tools Sampler without receiving the error message is to run the Setup program, click Remove All, and then run Setup again to reinstall Microsoft ODE Tools Sampler.

You can remove the Developer Studio icon from the Microsoft ODE Tools program group by following these steps:

1. Click the Start button on the taskbar, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar.

2. Click the Start Menu Programs tab in the Taskbar Properties dialog box.

3. Click the Advanced button to start Windows Explorer.

4. Double-click the Programs folder in the "Contents of 'C:\Windows\Start Menu'" window to open it.

5. Double-click the Microsoft ODE Tools folder to open it.

6. Click the Developer Studio shortcut.

7. Press the DELETE key.

8. Close the Windows Explorer window and the Taskbar Properties dialog box.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Office 97 Developer Edition. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The Microsoft Office Developer Sampler is a collection of white papers, technical articles, and code samples for developers.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Install the Microsoft Office Developer Sampler from the Microsoft Office 97 Developer Edition Tools compact disc.

2. Run the Setup program again.

3. When the installation maintenance program screen appears, click Reinstall. Note that you receive the error message at the end of the Setup program.

4. Click the Start button on the taskbar, point to Programs, and then click Microsoft ODE Tools. Note the Developer Studio shortcut that opens My Computer.