Re-Install and "Error 1325. Resources is not a valid short file name."

I am trying to reinstall the software (from install disk) and everytime I run it, I get this message "Error 1325. Resources is not a valid short file name." which then shuts down the install. I even downloaded the software from the website with the same error message. Anyone know how to fix this? I am trying to reinstall because the Palm Desktop will not run. If it matters I have a Palm TX.
Thanks for any info,
Brian
Post relates to: Palm TX
Message Edited by bpapiez on 10-24-2008 08:08 AM
Message Edited by bpapiez on 10-24-2008 08:08 AM

Hello and thank you for using the Palm Help Forums!
From what I researched this issue seems to be caused by Windows. I did find a post elsewhere that someone else was able to resolve it. I hope it helps:
http://community.macrovision.com/showthread.php?t=158002
-Pat
Post relates to: Treo 800w (Sprint)

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