Mac Works 4.0 Error: "Error During App Search"
  
PSS ID Number: Q136033
Article last modified on 10-22-1998
 
4.00 4.00a 4.00b
 
MACINTOSH
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 4.0, 4.0a, 4.0b
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to start Microsoft Works Setup in Maintenance Mode, you
may receive the following error message:
 
   Error During App Search
 
The error also occurs when you attempt to start Setup from the original set
of diskettes.
 
RESOLUTION
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The error message may be caused by a corrupted Setup data file. To correct
this problem do the following:
 
1. On the hard drive, locate the Setup Folder. This folder is located in
   the Tools folder. The Tools folder is located in the Works 4.0 folder.
 
2. Drag the Setup Folder to the Trash. Empty the Trash.
 
3. From the original set of diskettes, insert Install Disk 1.
 
4. Double-click Microsoft Works Setup. This begins Works setup.
 
5. When the installation is completed, you can start Setup from the hard
   drive to access Maintenance Mode.
 
KBCategory: kbsetup kberrmsg kbprb
KBSubcategory: macworkskb
 
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.00a 4.00b mac m_works application
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Version           : 4.00 4.00a 4.00b
Platform          : MACINTOSH
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.