TOPIC
While using the ClarisWorks 5.0v2 Updater for Windows, I got the following error message, "Patch Error - Old File not found. However, a file of the same name was found. No update done since file contents do not match." What's going on?
DISCUSSION Here is what's happening. The updater asks you to locate the ClarisWorks application (executable) and later the HTML filter (html.f32). In the latter case, it chooses a default location, but gives you the option to click No. Clicking No causes the updater to search for an alternate location. Eventually you may find that you are presented with a standard looking Open dialog box, the updater still looking for the HTML filter. The Open button is available, even though the updater has most likely arrived at a directory that does not contain the filter, like the ClarisWorks application folder. This scenario can be compounded in situations where you have multiple ClarisWorks installations (including previous versions of ClarisWorks), or have moved or renamed any ClarisWorks components or directories. If you click Open with the wrong directory chosen, the patch error will result. In such cases, the application is updated but not the filter. The best remedy to this is make sure that the selected folder has an html.f32 file in it before clicking Open or OK. If you are unsure of the location of the HTML filter, it is recommended that you use Windows Find to locate it, make a note of its location, and then run the updater. |
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| Product Area: | Apple Software |
| Category: | Claris Software |
| Sub Category: | ClarisWorks |
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