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Q192506: Windows 98 Starts Here Demo Does Not Load Correctly

Article: Q192506
Product(s): Microsoft Press
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Last Modified: 20-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSPRESS Microsoft Windows 98 Step by Step ISBN 1-57231-683-7 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Autorun.inf file included with this demonstration does not work.
Additionally, many of the links in the Starts Here demonstration are broken,
including the links to the Media Player on the Start.htm page. Microsoft Media
Player is required to view the demonstration files.

WORKAROUND
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To load the demonstration, follow these steps:

1. Insert the "Windows 98 Step by Step" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click My Computer and then double-click your CD-ROM drive to open it.

3. Double-click the Win98SH folder and then double-click Start.htm to begin the
  demonstration.

If you do not have Microsoft NetShow installed on your system, please download
the latest version from the following Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/default.asp

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in "Microsoft Windows 98 Step by
Step."

Additional query words: ms_press bookbug 1-57231-683-7

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Technology        : kbMSPressSearch
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Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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