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Q153268: Cannot Install V-Chat Update While Running V-Chat

Article: Q153268
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to run Setup for V-Chat, you may receive the following error
message:

  A read only file C:\progra~1\themic~1\v-chat\v-chat.exe was found while
  attempting to copy files to the destination location. To overwrite, click
  Yes, otherwise click No.

If you click Yes, you receive the following error message:

  File Transfer Error. Please check the target disk drive and try again.
  Error 37.

If you click No, Setup stops running.

CAUSE
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You are running a V-Chat environment while attempting to install a new version
of V-Chat.

RESOLUTION
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Close all V-Chat environments before installing a new version of V-Chat.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0

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