When I try to install word 97 I get past the point when I enter my OEM number but efter then the installer gives me this error: (translated from my language to english) Installation error 544 Cant open file c:\~MSSETUP.T\~msstofof.t\Word97.stf Start the installation from teh same place you started it the first time. The directory c:\~MSSETUP.T\~msstofof.t\Word97.stf does not exist Is there a problem that is thinks that ~ is $HOME. my temp variable is c:\\windows\\temp is that is of any use