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Q154978: Err Msg: The Product Information File Is Not Available

Article: Q154978
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0,1.05,1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 02-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5, 2.51, 2.52, 2.6 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to view the properties for The Microsoft Network icon, you may
receive the following message:

  The product information file is not available.

CAUSE
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This behavior occurs if you have not run the sign-up program for MSN, The
Microsoft Network, on the computer.

RESOLUTION
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Run the sign-up program by double-clicking the MSN icon, or by using Internet
Explorer. To run sign-up via Internet Explorer, follow the appropriate method
below.

To run sign up for an additional MSN Account using Internet Explorer 4.0 or earlier:
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1. Open Internet Explorer, click View, and then click Internet Options.

2. Click the Connection tab, and then click Setup.

To run sign up for an additional MSN Account using Internet Explorer 5.0: 
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1. Open Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.

2. Click the Connection tab, and then click Setup.

After following these directions the Internet Connection Wizard appears, at which
point you follow the instructions on the screen to continue the process.

Additional query words: msn 1.00 2.00 2.50 2.60

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Keywords          : kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN252 kbMSN130 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN105 kbMSN250 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,1.05,1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Issue type        : kbprb

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