Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac Extension Not Installed |
ID: Q145867
The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2.1bCD
SYMPTOMS
When you run the Setup program for Microsoft Office for the Macintosh
version 4.2.1b, the Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac version 1.0.1
extension is not installed on your hard disk. This behavior differs from
the Setup program for Microsoft Office for the Macintosh version 4.2.1a on
compact disc; the Office 4.2.1a Setup program installs the Power Macintosh
extension.
NOTE: Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2.1a installs version
1.0 of the Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac extension. This version of the
extension (that is, version 1.0) should be replaced with the later version
of the extension (that is, version 1.0.1).
CAUSE
This behavior is by design because the extension is not needed on all
computers and can be installed manually if necessary.
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How to Install the Extension
To manually install the Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac version 1.0.1
extension, do the following:
- If you have a version 1.0 of the Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac
extension in your Extensions folder, move this file to the Trash.
- Drag the Office 4.2x Update for Power Mac extension version 1.0.1 onto
your Desktop. The extension is located in the Office Update for PowerMac
folder that is in the Install Disk 1 folder of the Office 4.2.1b compact
disc.
- Hold down the SHIFT key to disable extensions while you restart your
computer.
- After your computer is restarted, drag the Office 4.2x Update for Power
Mac extension into your System Folder.
You will receive a warning message about placing the extension into the
Extensions folder. Click OK to move the extension into the Extensions
folder.
- Restart your computer (without holding down the SHIFT key).
The extension is now properly installed.
Why Should You Install the Extension
The Office 4.2x Update For Power Mac extension prevents your computer from
hanging when you use Office for the Power Macintosh programs after you run
Word or if you are using QuickDraw GX 1.1.1 or 1.1.2. This extension has a
file size of 2884 bytes. This extension is also available with Application
Note MC1164.
For additional information, please see the following articles in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q130776 MC1164: Extension to Prevent Hanging Power Macintosh Programs
Additional query words:
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Version : MACINTOSH:4.2.1bCD
Platform : MACINTOSH
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