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Q165698: XADM: Corrupt Admin.Ins

Article: Q165698
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbsetup
Last Modified: 22-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Microsoft Exchange Server, the following error message may
appear:

  Processing file "Admin.ins" at or near line 1. The file appears to be
  corrupted
  Microsoft Exchange server setup id c103264a

CAUSE
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The Admin.ins file is required for Microsoft Exchange Server Setup to complete.
Some reasons for the error are:

- The CDROM is defective The CD is defective or dirty.

- The Exchange setup files have been copied to a local drive and the Admin.ins
  file is corrupt.

To verify the integrity of the file, use a text editor such as Edit. The file is
ASCII.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbsetup 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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