When you try to install one of the programs listed In the "Applies to" section, on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium (Me) you may receive the following error message: Error 1305. Error reading from file: <
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Depending on the product and the version of Installer, the "Error 1305" may or may not appear.
http://CAUSE
This issue may occur if one of the following conditions are true: •There is a configuration issue with the CD-ROM drive.•The MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components) is damaged or is not installed properly.•There is an issue with the CD-ROM media. For example, the program CD-ROM is damaged or dirty.
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To resolve this issue, use the following methods in the order in that they appear in.
http://Examine the CD-ROM or DVD Disc
Examine the disc for visible deformation or substantial scratches.
If you experience issues with a DVD disc, make sure that you insert the DVD into a DVD drive instead of a CD-ROM drive.
If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next method.
http://Clean the Program CD-ROM or DVD
Clean the program CD-ROM or DVD. To do this, use a CD-ROM cleaning kit, or gently wipe the silver side of the CD-ROM with a soft, lint-free cotton cloth from the center of the CD-ROM outward.
Note Do not use paper cloth which can scratch the plastic and leave streaks, and do not use a circular motion when you wipe the CD-ROM.
If the issue continues to occur, clean the CD-ROM with a damp cloth or a commercial CD cleaning solution. Dry the CD-ROM thoroughly before you insert it into the CD-ROM drive.
http://Test the CD-ROM or DVD in another Drive
Try the CD-ROM or DVD in another drive. For DVDs, make sure that the drive has a DVD logo on the front of the drive. If the disc works in this test, then the issue may be with the original drive not properly reading the disc. Contact your computer or disc drive manufacturer. If your computer has multiple CD-ROM, CD-R, CD/RW or DVD drives, test the disc in the other drive.
If after you clean the disc, the disc does not work on another computer then it is likely that the disc is bad and must be replaced. If you see the same issues with a replacement disc as with the original disc or if the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next method.
http://Clean the Drive
If cleaning the CD-ROM or DVD does not resolve the issue, clean the disc drive by using a CD-ROM or DVD drive cleaning disc if you have one. If you do not have one, obtain one after all of the other steps in this article have failed to resolve the issue. Drive cleaning discs are available in most computer or home electronics stores.
