Ford Service manual program install issue

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tobe1424

Discussion Starter · Aug 29, 2011

I downloaded the 2000-2004 Ford Service Manual in an ISO format and installed it on my XP, Win7. Since the diagrams would not open and gave me OBDC errors I tried to install it on windows 98 and it said I am missing system components.

Does any one know what are the requirements in order to install or view the diagrams?

Many thanks,

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ksustang

· #2 · Aug 29, 2011

You might try downloading this MS JET Database engine.

Microsoft Jet Database Engine 3.5 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Some of the Ford Service manuals do not like Win 7. I had good luck installing it under a Win XP virtual machine.

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tobe1424

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 29, 2011

Thanks for the help. So you got it to work on an XP platform? I will try to install the jet db first on the xp vm and then on the win 98 if that doesn't work.

thx

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wmburns

· #4 · Aug 29, 2011

The Jet software is included in Win/XP service pack 3. I have encountered this same problem myself trying to get older versions of the Ford DVD to work on today's PC's.

Try running a more recent version of the DVD. They run fine on Win7 and Win/XP.

I maybe able to help. PM if interested.

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tobe1424

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 29, 2011

i tried installing the jetpack db but not much happens. I also downloaded the latest jetpack for my service pack 3 XP machine but it says I dont have to install since I have SP3.

What did you guys do that installed this properly? Again, I can see the workshop manuals I just cannot get to the diagrams.

thanks

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