Error: "LiveUpdate could not create a temporary directory"

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Error: "LiveUpdate could not create a temporary directory"

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STEP 1
Delete the contents of the LiveUpdate folder

Run a tool to delete LiveUpdate files. RUN IT NOW

STEP 2
Remove Windows temporary files

Run a tool to remove temporary files. RUN IT NOW

STEP 3
Download and install the latest version of LiveUpdate

Run a tool to install the latest version of LiveUpdate. RUN IT NOW

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Document ID: 2000080310221813
Last Modified: 05/01/2008
Date Created: 08/03/2000
Operating System(s): Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): General, LiveUpdate 1.6 [32 bit Version]