XADM: Corrupt Admin.Ins

Last reviewed: December 6, 1997
Article ID: Q165698

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Server versions 4.0 and 5.0

SYMPTOMS

When you install Microsoft Exchange Server, the following error message may appear:

   Processing file "Admin.ins" at or near line 1. The file appears to be
   corrupted
   Microsoft Exchange server setup id c103264a

CAUSE

The Admin.ins file is required for Microsoft Exchange Server Setup to complete. Some reasons for the error are:

The CDROM is defective The CD is defective or dirty.
The Exchange setup files have been copied to a local drive and the
```
    Admin.ins file is corrupt.
```

To verify the integrity of the file, use a text editor such as Edit. The file is ASCII.

Keywords          : XADM kberrmsg kbsetup
Version           : WinNT:4.0,5.0
Platform          : winnt
Issue type        : kbinfo

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Last reviewed: December 6, 1997
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