I used XP for many years. In order to not loose the use of some very important programs when I upgraded to windows 7 I partitioned my hard drive and kept XP on dirve F and installed 7 on Drive C. In the process I was forced to uninstall the most important program I use. Now I want to reinstall it to run on XP (Won't run on 7) but I keep getting the following message.... "Setup has detected that Microsoft DAO is in use. Programs using DAO must be exited before Setup can continue." But NO programs are open for me to close!! Is there a way to get around this? Will greatly appreciate any suggestions.
DAO Problem
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Run this: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/ It takes a while, depending upon the size of your drive, up to 20 - 30 mins. Let it finish and it will pront a report.
Then run this: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/
Then run this: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
In all cases, when loading don't accept any additions and say NO to any offers of updates.
Then run this: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/
Then run this: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
In all cases, when loading don't accept any additions and say NO to any offers of updates.
In addition to the reply from Jojo:
It is my belief that when running a dual boot with 7 and xp, that xp should be installed First and then 7, please read through the links below for further info on this:
https://www.google.com/#q=dual+boot+xp+and+windows+7
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You might try to install the program in safe mode.
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http://www.winsoft.sk/daofaq.htm#Q5
DAO help links
It is my belief that when running a dual boot with 7 and xp, that xp should be installed First and then 7, please read through the links below for further info on this:
https://www.google.com/#q=dual+boot+xp+and+windows+7
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You might try to install the program in safe mode.
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http://www.winsoft.sk/daofaq.htm#Q5
DAO help links
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hopefully someone will come on with more knowledge of dual booting, I can not think of any other solutions short of reinstalling both os's.
I've done a bit more searching around and the answer still seems difficult.
I assume you have Microsoft Office? That seems to be associated with this error.
Are all of its facilities turned off. Remember, some may run in the background.
Another idea I had is, try installing in Safe Mode, without networking. If you have a problem accessing Safe Mode on XP I can help with that.
A rather drastic option would be to remove Office all together. It's It's pretty lame at the best of times, bloated and resource hungry. There are better alternatives. But regardless, if that allows you to install your program then you may be able to reinstall Office after
Be really interested in hearing how you get on.
I assume you have Microsoft Office? That seems to be associated with this error.
Are all of its facilities turned off. Remember, some may run in the background.
Another idea I had is, try installing in Safe Mode, without networking. If you have a problem accessing Safe Mode on XP I can help with that.
A rather drastic option would be to remove Office all together. It's It's pretty lame at the best of times, bloated and resource hungry. There are better alternatives. But regardless, if that allows you to install your program then you may be able to reinstall Office after
Be really interested in hearing how you get on.