Why Do I Get an Error Launching LabVIEW After Installing LabVIEW 7.1.1?

Primary Software: LabVIEW Development Systems>>Full Development System
Primary Software Version: 7.1.1
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem: I recently installed the LabVIEW 7.1.1 Maintenance Release. When I attempt to launch LabVIEW now, I get the following error message: "Executable version (7.1.1) doesn't match resource file (7.1)". How can I fix this error and launch LabVIEW?

Solution: This behavior has been seen in a few rare cases, and is due to a problem in a specific version of the Windows MSI Installer components.

To resolve this problem, complete the following steps:

1. Locate the directory where you unzipped the installation files. By default this is the system's temp directory, which is typically C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp.
   
2. In that directory, you should have a components\LV711\LabVIEW711.msi.
   
3. Select Start » Run, and type msiexec.exe /fa "C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\components\LV711\LabVIEW711.msi". You must insert your username, or use the appropriate path to LabVIEW711.msi if you unzipped to a non-default location.
   
4. Complete the installation. LabVIEW 7.1.1 should now be properly installed and should launch without problem.