PUB3: Invalid CD-Key Error During Publisher Setup

Q141647

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95, version 3.0
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SYMPTOMS
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While you are installing Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95 from compact
disc, you may encounter one or more of the following symptoms:

 - The space provided to type the CD-Key appears insufficient to enter
   10 digits.

 - When you type the first digit of your CD-Key, you receive the
   following error message:

      This is an invalid CD Key value. Check the identification number
      from your CD sticker.

CAUSE
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If the font called MS Sans Serif is missing or corrupt, you will encounter
this problem.

RESOLUTION
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Exit Setup and reinstall the MS Sans Serif font. After the MS Sans Serif
font is reinstalled, you can run Microsoft Publisher Setup.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


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