Resource Kit Setup Fails with a Space in Directory Name or Path

ID: Q129696


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit for Windows NT version 3.5


SYMPTOMS

If you copy the contents of the Windows NT Resource Kit version 3.5 to a directory with a space in its name and run Setup, this message appears:


   Microsoft Setup

   SETUP [/?] [/f] [/i <INF Src File>]
         [/c <Script Section>] [/s <Src Path>]
         [/t <Var> = Value>] [/v]

   /? - generates this Usage message.
   /f - turns off blue background.
   /i - defaults to Current Working Directory + 'SETUP.INF'.
   /c - defaults to 'Shell Commands'.
   /s - defaults to Current Working Directory.
   /t - set INF <var> to <value>. multiple /T valid.
   /v - turn on INF syntax checking. 


If you choose OK, the installation fails.


RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, do one of the following:

  • Move the Windows NT Resource Kit version 3.5 files to a directory path that does not include a space.

    -or-


  • Rename the directory that contains the Windows NT Resource Kit version 3.5 files to another name that does not include a space.


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Last Reviewed: March 1, 1999
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