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Q299743: TS Err Msg: "Setup encountered a disk error while writing …"

Article: Q299743
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbsetup kbimu
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Train Simulator, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are trying to install Microsoft Train Simulator, you may receive the
following error message:

  Train Simulator Setup encountered a disk error while writing to the file
  C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Train Simulator\dialog.dll. Make sure your
  hard disk is not full and the file is not in use.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if a previous installation was interrupted and the
original Train Simulator folder is still present on the system.


RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, remove the existing Train Simulator folder and start the
installation process again. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Right-click Start, and then click Explore.

2. In the left frame, double-click Program Files.

3. Double-click Microsoft Games.

4. Click the Train Simulator folder to highlight it, and then click Delete.

5. Close Windows Explorer.

Additional query words: msgame trainsim

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbsetup kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbTrainSim
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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