patcher problem (new problem...as far as i know)

[Grollo11]

... I punched the error code into Google (figured next logical step) and found multiple references to this type of error. I found this..

I was installing InkSaver and received this error: Installation failure 1608: Unable to create InstallDriver Instance. Is this a problem with InkSaver?

..on this page ..

http://www.strydent.com/support/inks...or-faq.html#5b

For the lazy it says ....

For Windows 2000


Select "Control Panel" from your "Settings" menu. "Settings" is found under your "Start" menu. Open Network & Dial-up Connections under "Control Panel".

Right click on the "Local Area Connection" icon and select properties. The window that opens will be "Local Area Connection Properties". It will give a list of components that are used by this connection. From this list look for "Client for Microsoft Networks". It should not appear on this list. If it does appear and has a check mark beside it, then it is already installed, so please contact Strydent technical support.

If it doesn't appear on the list of installed components click on the "Install" button below the list. The window that opens will give you the option to add "Client for Microsoft Networks". Click on the "Add" button.

Restart your computer.

As it turned out I had (in the past) been a smart arse and removed it. Boy is my face red!!