Running Word for Windows Setup in the Background

ID: Q77666

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

You can run Microsoft Word for Windows Setup in the background if you want to continue working on your computer during installation.

MORE INFORMATION

If you press CTRL+ESC during the installation, the Task List displays and you can switch to another application such as Excel.

Working in another application slows the installation process somewhat; however, you can continue to work during the installation of Word. Setup runs without any problems in the background.

KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional query words: 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c word6 winword winword2

Keywords          : kbsetup
Version           : 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: March 16, 1998