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Q141646: Mac Encarta 96: Program Fails to Run from the Compact Disc

Article: Q141646
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 1996 edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta 96 Encyclopedia for Macintosh 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you attempt to start Encarta 1996 from the compact disc, you receive the
following error message:

  Error creating annotation file

This message also occurs whenever you try to create a Notemark.

Or, if you attempt to use the Yearbook Builder, Encarta 1996 may freeze or
unexpectedly quit.

CAUSE
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Encarta 1996 was not designed to run from the compact disc.

RESOLUTION
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Install Encarta on your computer using the installation process and instructions
included with your compact disc.

Additional query words: 1996 multi media multimedia multi-media mmtitles kbmm mac cd cd-rom cdrom cds startup boot hangs hanging hanged crashed crash crashes freeze frozen locked locked-up lock hang bombed bomb down

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbHomeProdSearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaEnCyc1996Mac
Version           : :1996 edition

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