Error 1305

[larry rubin]

I have Office 2000 on my pc, but not Publisher. When I
try to add Publisher from disk 2 of Office, I get the 1305
error

Error 1305. Error Reading from file.
D:\PFiles\MSOffice\Office\SBT\BFM\Whaitif.xla. Verify
that the file exists and that you can access it.

Can anyone tell me how to complete this installation? I
do have Publisher also installed on my other home pc and
both are connected by a wireless network. Would that be
the reason it doesn't work?

TIA
Larry

 

[Mary Sauer]

This article also addresses error 1305
OFF: "Error 1304: Error Writing to the File" When You Install Office XP or Office
2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321339
Try Ed's advice
Have you tried making a copy of the CD and installing from that? Or copying
the contents of the CD to your hard drive and installing from there?
Does Publisher load OK if you click Cancel?
Have you used Detect/Repair?

 

[John Inzer]

I'm thinking you may have a dirty or damaged CD.
It might be worth a try to clean it:

How To: Clean Your CD
http://tinyurl.com/6oan

Also, you may want to read the following articles:

(321339) OFF: "Error 1304: Error Writing to the File" When You
Install Office XP or Office 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321339

(284263) Error 1305 During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;248263

If all else fails, you might want to request a replacement CD:

To obtain replacement CD-ROMs or manuals, contact the
Microsoft Replacement and Supplemental Parts Department
at (800) 360-7561.

When you call for a replacement CD, you may be asked to
fax a copy of the store receipt to the Microsoft Replacement
and Supplemental Parts Department.