Article: Q107670
Product(s): Microsoft Home Kids Products
Version(s): MACINTOSH:1.0,1.1,1.1a
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 27-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Creative Writer for the Macintosh, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a
- Microsoft Fine Artist for the Macintosh, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a
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SYMPTOMS
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If you type two or more consecutive colons (:) in the directory path name when
you are installing Creative Writer or Fine Artist on a network, the name of the
directory disappears.
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Creative Writer versions 1.0,
1.1, and 1.1a. We are researching this problem and will post new information
here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
RESOLUTION
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It is not correct syntax to use more than one colon in a row as a divider
character in a path. To avoid this problem, don't type more than one colon
between each item in your directory path.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Problem
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1. Start the setup program for Creative Writer or Fine Artist.
2. Choose to install to a network.
3. Choose "Change the disk."
4. In the New Folder field, type the following:
"1:2:::" (without the quotation marks)
The pathname appears below the New Folder field in the "Set up On:" area. As soon
as you type the second colon after the "2," however, the directory path
disappears. It may also be replaced by garbage characters.
Additional query words: 1.00 kids server installation subdirectory mac mskids 1.10 mczee wm_artist path statement colons 1.10a
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Keywords :
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbHomeProdSearch kbPTProdChange kbCreativeWriter110Mac kbCreativeWriter110aMac kbCreativeWriter100Mac kbFineArtist110Mac kbFineArtist110aMac kbFineArtist100Mac
Version : MACINTOSH:1.0,1.1,1.1a
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