Re: Error? 1158

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/13/04 

Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 19:26:15 -0500

Hi,

No. The 0x0409.ini file is created by the installation routine, it is not a
Windows file. It will likely be found in a \temp folder. 

-- 
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Peter" <abc@here.com> wrote in message 
news:e5RpotE4EHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> hello Rick
>
> But is the file 0x0409.ini not an XP file?  because in that case by runnig 
> SFC I assume it is confirmed that the file is ok?
>
> How else can I check it?
>
> Sorry for going on and on...
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> escreveu na mensagem 
> news:Ob0MG$D4EHA.3120@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Peter,
>>
>> It very well could be the machine itself, and contacting HP with the 
>> matter may be a good idea. Yes, I do mean examining the .ini file itself 
>> that is referred to - the error message is specifically pointing it out 
>> as being the problem. While the file itself may not be, you need to rule 
>> it out.
>>
>> -- 
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
>> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>
>> "Peter" <abc@here.com> wrote in message 
>> news:ufAPSID4EHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>I can only remember getting this box coming up when I try to run the 
>>>installation of the HP driver .  And I think that I had the same problem 
>>>some time ago with the 98SE that I also have.  Which would indicate that 
>>>maybe the problem lies with HP themselves.
>>>
>>> I don't know what you mean or I should do regarding
>>>>>"Have you examined the setup.ini file that is being created?"
>>>
>>> Do you mean: (such as 0x0409.ini) ?
>>>
>>> Any help appreciated.
>>>
>>> Peter
>>>
>>>
>>> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> escreveu na mensagem 
>>> news:uQ53Wn%233EHA.1292@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> The installshield troubleshooter basically gives the same information 
>>>> as the error message you are seeing:
>>>> http://documentation.installshield.com/robo/projects/helplib/IHelpSetup_EXEErrors.htm
>>>>
>>>> Does this happen with all programs? Or is it just one? Have you 
>>>> examined the setup.ini file that is being created?
>>>>
>>>> -- 
>>>> Best of Luck,
>>>>
>>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>>> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
>>>> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>>>
>>>> "Peter" <abc@here.com> wrote in message 
>>>> news:%23XsRX$93EHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hello Rick
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, I saw that site.
>>>>>
>>>>> But as I said in the earlier message everything looks fine with the 
>>>>> Windows Installer.
>>>>>
>>>>> What I want to know is what this Error 1158 is all about and what can 
>>>>> I do about it:
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>
>>>>> Peter
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> escreveu na mensagem 
>>>>> news:eUGpp893EHA.4072@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Hi Peter,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Resolving problems with the Windows installer:
>>>>>> http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Installation
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> Best of Luck,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>>>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>>>>>> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
>>>>>> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Peter" <abc@here.com> wrote in message 
>>>>>> news:eRqXh293EHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>I had beeter start a new thread as my problem changed slightly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am unable to run HP's installing wizard as always, half-way 
>>>>>>> through, I get a box with a button that has nothing on it.  The box 
>>>>>>> is totally empty except for a computer icon and next to it the 
>>>>>>> number 1158.  HP told me the problem had to do with a corrupt 
>>>>>>> Windows Installer, but now I don't think so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have run SFC and it did not report anything wrong, so I assume all 
>>>>>>> my system files are ok.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have looked in regedit and the path to msiexec.exe is correct.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have searched the net and found:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>      1158 Error populating strings. Verify that all strings in 
>>>>>>> Setup.ini and any language-specific INI files in the Disk1 folder 
>>>>>>> (such as 0x0409.ini) are valid.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> but have no idea what it means, what to do with it and what to do 
>>>>>>> next.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Can anybody help, please?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Peter
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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