MSDN Library Installation
I was able to successfully install the MSDN Library using the three required disks; however, when I click the F1 key within Microsoft Visual Basic, I get the following error message: "Attempting to use an invalid compiled help (.chm) file." When I click the MSDN Library icon on my desktop, I receive a different message: "Cannot Open the C:Program FilesMicrosoft Visual StudioMSDN2001APR1033MSDN110.COL." Any suggestions you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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