Setup Error Message: "While Registering OLE Servers..."Last reviewed: January 28, 1998Article ID: Q100836 |
The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSThe following error message may occur while you run Setup program for one of the products listed above:
While registering OLE servers, Setup had a problem with REG.DAT, SHELL.DLL or disk space. CAUSEThe following conditions can cause this error:
WORKAROUND
Workaround 1: Invalid or Missing Windir VariableWINDIR is an environment variable set by Windows, based on the path in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If the PATH statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file includes the Windows program directory without the drive (for example, "\WINDOWS" instead of "C:\WINDOWS"), Windows may set the WINDIR variable incorrectly. Use the following instructions to check the current WINDIR environment variable:
Method 1: Temporarily Set Correct WINDIR Variable --------------------------------------- This workaround does not correct the PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file that caused Windows to set the WINDIR variable incorrectly. This workaround temporarily sets the WINDIR variable so you can successfully install the Word OLE servers. 1. Quit Windows. 2. Do one of the following: - At the command prompt, start Windows by typing the following and pressing ENTER: c:\windows\win.com NOTE: In the above syntax, substitute the path to your Windows program directory for "c:\windows." -or- - Start Windows by typing the following at the command prompt (press ENTER after each line): cd\windows win 3. Run the Word Setup program.Method 2: Permanently Set Correct WINDIR Variable --------------------------------------- This workaround changes the PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so Windows always correctly sets the WINDIR variable. 1. In a text editor, open your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 2. Change the PATH statement so it includes the complete Windows program directory, including the drive letter. For example, if your Windows program directory is "C:\WINDOWS," your PATH statement might appear as follows: PATH C:\DOS;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINWORD;C:\EXCEL 3. Save and close your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. 4. Restart your computer. 5. Start Windows and run the Word Setup program. Workaround 2: Corrupt REG.DAT FileUse the following instructions to rebuild a corrupt REG.DAT file:
reg.dat and corrupt and rebuild Workaround 3: Incorrect FILES and BUFFERS Settings in CONFIG.SYSSet FILES=60 in your CONFIG.SYS file unless you have a software application that requires a higher setting. Set BUFFERS=10 in your CONFIG.SYS file if you use SMARTDRV.EXE. Using a high number of buffers with SMARTDRV will decrease efficiency. If you are not using SMARTDRV, set BUFFERS=30. More buffers may improve disk access times but will use more conventional memory. Run the Setup program again.
Workaround 4: WIN.INI File Incorrectly EditedRename your WIN.INI file and the problem no longer occurs.
Workaround 5: REG.DAT file is set to READ-ONLYUse File Manager to locate your REG.DAT file. Highlight the file, click Properties on the File menu, then deselect the Read Only attribute.
Workaround 6: Antivirus Program RunningDisable your virus detection utility before you run Setup. If you do not disable the utility, Setup may conflict with it and not run.
Workaround 7: A .REG file for a component of a Microsoft program is corruptFor additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q122964 TITLE : How to Register Applications in the REG.DAT File REFERENCESWord for Windows "Getting Started," version 2.0, pages 7-11
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