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Q172494: Err Msg: Connection Manager Needs More Files to Install.

Article: Q172494
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5 (OEM Release)
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbsetup kbmsn
Last Modified: 12-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network version 2.5 (OEM Release) 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, you may receive the
following error message:

  Connection Manager needs more files to install.

CAUSE
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The MSN software may not be fully installed.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, you must complete the installation of the MSN software.
To do so, insert the MSN 2.5 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. At this point, if the
MSN installation screen does not open automatically, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click "Files or Folders".

2. In the Named box, type msnstart.exe.

3. In the Look In box, click the CD-ROM drive, and then click Find Now.

4. Double-click the Msnstart.exe file in the list of found files.

5. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

6. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Additional query words: 2.50 msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n.

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbsetup kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN250OEM
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5 (OEM Release)
Issue type        : kbprb

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