Error Message: Setup Has Determined That Your Original Install Path No Longer Exists

ID: Q242551

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SNA Server, version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run the SNA Server Setup program (Setup.exe) from the Microsoft SNA Server Programs folder, or you attempt to uninstall SNA Server using Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, the following error message may occur:

Install Path

Setup has determined that your original install path no longer exists. If you are planning on adding additional components to your installation, please enter a path to a valid installation.


CAUSE

SNA Server 4.0 requires that the SNA Server 4.0 installation media be available for the setup or uninstall to continue.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, make sure to do the following (depending on your type of installation):

  • Insert the SNA Server 4.0 compact disc into the CD-ROM drive before you run Setup.exe or attempt to an uninstall.


  • When the SNA Server 4.0 compact disc is in the CD-ROM drive, type the original source installation path to the compact disc.


  • Type the path to the network share or local directory that contains the SNA Server Setup files.


In some cases, the error message will still appear even after the compact disc has been inserted or the installation path has been entered. If this happens, click the Ignore button for Setup to continue.

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Version : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 1, 1999
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