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Mac Works 4.0: Errors When Computer Is Started from CD-ROM

Article ID: 147899

Article Last Modified on 10/3/2003


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SYMPTOMS

When you start Works 4.0, you may receive either of the following error messages:

  • Works 4.0 Preferences is either locked or corrupted. Please unlock Works 4.0 Preferences or remove it and try again.
  • The Application "Microsoft Works 4.0" could not be opened because "Microsoft_OLE2" could not be found.

RESOLUTION

These error messages may indicate that the computer was started from the System CD-ROM. If this is the case, restart the computer and eject the System CD-ROM.

MORE INFORMATION

If the problem persists after you restart the computer and eject the System CD-ROM, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for additional information:

117829 Works 4.0 Err Msg: Works 4.0 Preferences Is Either Locked...

127863 Works 4.0 Err Msg: "...Microsoft_OLE2 Could Not Be Found"


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