Local Install Source (Msocache):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825933
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Note The MSOCACHE folder is not always located on the disk drive with the most free space. If your computer has an NTFS drive with at least 1.5 GB of free space, the MSOCACHE folder will be located on that NTFS drive.
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and from that article:
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Move LIS Cache folder to a new drive location
A tool has been developed that lets you change the location of your Local Install Source cache folder after it has been established by a product install. To download the Local Installation Source Tool, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=10fa7aa3-695b-42c3-9045-b812ba0fed3e (
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=10fa7aa3-695b-42c3-9045-b812ba0fed3e)
You can control the Local Install Source Tool settings and location by using the Setup.ini file, or from a command line. For more information about how to control the Local Install Source Tool settings and location, see the Setup.htm file on the Office 2003 installation CD. For additional information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;830168 (
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;830168)
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Related links:
Frequently asked questions about the Local Install Source feature in Office 2003:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/830168
How to recreate the Office 2003 Setup files folder (MSOCache) after deleting it accidentally using Disk Cleanup utility:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/167/1/
Prevent accidental deletion of Office Setup Files when using the Disk Cleanup utility:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/131/1/
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
I have a question about the MSOCache folder. On my computer, I have a single
hard drive, partitioned into C, D. E and F partitions. Why is the MSOCache
folder put on D partition, and is there a way during the Office setup, to
specify where it should be placed?
Well.. It appears for Office XP installation also creates the MSOCache
folder. It's evident from the following Office article:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/orkXP/HA011362521033.aspx
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The automatic repair feature of Office XP is dependent on the availability
of the MSI cached to the user's computer. If the MSI file is deleted, is
corrupt, was moved, or is the wrong version for the installed edition of
Office, Windows Installer fails to update or correct any faults with the
installation. Various error messages appear when this file is not available.
Important To avoid problems with the MSI file, do not delete folders from
a hard drive that have a name similer to MSOCACHE. Most likely, the MSI file
needed by Office XP and Windows Installer is cached as a hidden file within
this folder.
Disk Cleanup does NOT remove the folder by default. You need to place a
checkmark near "Office Setup files" in Disk Cleanup window, in order to
clear the MSOCache folder.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
OK - I read the info in the Google links. The problem is I have Office 2000
Pro upgraded to Office XP Pro so why do I have an MSOCACHE folder? I'm not
running Office 2003. And, Disk Cleanup DID NOT remove the folder.
The MSOCache folder contains the Office Setup files, so that to
repair/reinstall an Office component, you don't have to insert the Office
CD-ROM everytime. If the MSOCache folder is deleted, you'll need to use the
Office CD-ROM to repair or reinstall Office components. In addition to the
links supplied by Shenan, these may help also:
Prevent accidental deletion of Office Setup Files when using the Disk
Cleanup utility:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/131/1/
How to recreate the Office 2003 Setup files folder (MSOCache) after deleting
it accidentally using Disk Cleanup utility:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/167/1/
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
There was a hidden folder called "MSOCache". In the folder, there were
tons of cab files. Total size of the MSO Cache was about 300 MB. What is
MSO Cache?
Can I delete it without affecting WinXP Pro? Roman
