Win 98 System File Error Message

[MarkTwain]

After installing Win 98 SE onto a ThinkPad 380Z laptop, I then tried installing
a Windows program (“FrontPage 2002”). I managed to install 90% of the program, then the Win 98 OS hit me with an error message (in so many words):"Error 25506: Cannot install this program...need System files update...you have ASYCFILT.DLL v. 2.40.4[etc.], and you need ASYCFILT v. 2.40.4277.1 [in Windows\System\....]"

Where do I find this System file? How does it get installed?

Thanks for any feedback....

[Kov-Ice]

Had you updated your 98SE install with the latest patches from MS yet?

[MarkTwain]

No, because the 380Z doesn't have a PCMCIA Card Modem yet. However, I am
able to download files with my regular desktop PC (W2K OS).

[GaryRouth]

Try this procedure from a Microsoft Knowledge Base article. I haven't had to try this repair myself, but it looks like it should work: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301064/

The nice thing about the procedure is that you can use the Office CD to manage the repair.

Best of luck
. . . Gary

[MarkTwain]

Will that work with Office 97? I don't have Office XP or Office 2000....

If not, is there another way to retrieve and install the required version of the
file, ASYCFILT.DLL v. 2.40.4277.1?

Thanks for the feedback.

[glc]

The article Gary linked to is your answer - you should be able to find OAINST.EXE on the Front Page 2002 CD. You actually have 9 files that need to be updated.