System administrator has set policies to prevent installation????

[cathylynn]

In trying to install new, legal copy of Pub 2000, I get error message "The
system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation." I am
using Pub 03 but want to use older version for web publishing only because
older wizard is infinitely superior. My OS is Win XP, which Microsoft claims
is compatible. (I have tried unistalling my 03 version first, but still get
error message. Also, no installation problems with any other programs.) Help!

 

[Ed Bennett]

In trying to install new, legal copy of Pub 2000, I get error message
"The system administrator has set policies to prevent this
installation."

Are you on a network or a standalone computer? Is this a home or office
environment?

 

[cathylynn]

It's a standalone home/office situation and I'm the only user

 

[Mary Sauer]

Have you ever had Norton on your system?
Error Message: The System Administrator Has Set Policies to Prevent This Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322963

 

[Mary Sauer]

This article may apply as well
OFF: Error Messages When You Try to Run Office Setup on Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310777

 

[cathylynn]

Mary - thanks for the leads but I've still not been able to install Pub 2000
(Win XP). I am the administrator (and sole user) and have never had this
message with other installations. Tried using RUN AS - no luck. Also, I have
Norton 2005 installed but that article was for earlier versions. Any other
suggestions?

 

[Mary Sauer]

I believe the article was talking about old versions of Norton that have left behind
a registry setting, that is why you are directed to a Norton download.
Did you read the other article?

The Cleanup utility might help.
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

 

[cathylynn]

Did the cleanup utility - same error message about admin.
There are no old versions of Norton - new computer, Norton 2005.
All I'm trying to do is install Pub 2000 so I can use the more friendly web
wizard for updates! I still have my old computer set up for this alone - and
want to be able to do it from my new laptop! (I've read many complaints about
web publishing from Pub 03. Hopefully MS is aware and will make improvements!)

 

[Mary Sauer]

How to use Office programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329820

 

[cathylynn]

I've played with Norton, tried their suggestions from support and still can't
install. I appreciate your efforts and will gladly pursue any other ideas.
However, I'm ready to give up and keep my desktop for using Pub 00! Thanks
again.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Did you disable "script blocking" in Norton?
Have you tried installing in safe mode? Disable your printer before you install...

Some more reading:
OFF2000: Error Message: "This Installation Is Forbidden by System Policy ..." Running
Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;234041
OFF2000: Description of the Enhanced Copy of Setup.exe Available in the Office
Resource Kit
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;232501
You receive a "This installation package could not be opened" error message when you
run Office 2000 Setup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;236597