The error you're seeing means that the SiteBuilder installer hit a snag when it was setting itself up on your computer. SiteBuilder needs the .sbpath file to install and run properly.

Try these steps to remedy the problem:

1. Uninstall SiteBuilder.

You can uninstall SiteBuilder using the Add/Remove Programs tool on your PC:

1. Click the "Start" menu in the lower-left corner of your screen, then "Settings," then "Control Panel."
2. Click twice on "Add/Remove Programs."
3. Find "Yahoo! SiteBuilder" in the list of programs, click on it, then click "Remove."

2. Delete the troublesome files.

You need to remove the folder that's contributing to your trouble, called Dsitebuilder.yahoo.com. The folder is located in a folder called http. The directions to your own folders may vary, but the example below can give you an idea of where to look:

C:\documents and settings\[YOUR USER NAME\\application data\sun\java\deployment\cache\javaws\http\

You can find the Dsitebuilder.yahoo.com folder in one of three ways:

• Search your computer for Dsitebuilder.yahoo.com.
• Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, then on C:, documents and settings, your user name, and so on until you're in the http folder.
• Copy and paste the long path above into the "Address" field of your Windows Explorer window (replacing "YOUR USER NAME" with your own account name).

In the http folder, delete Dsitebuilder.yahoo.com by clicking on it once, then clicking the "Delete" key on your keyboard. (Your computer may ask if you're sure you want to move this folder to the Recycle Bin. Choose "Yes.")

3. Download and install SiteBuilder again.

Visit our download page to get started.

Next Steps

If that doesn't work, it's possible that your Java settings are preventing SiteBuilder from setting up the .sbpath file correctly. If you can, navigate to a folder on your computer called jre1.5.0_02 (the numbers at the end will depend on which version of Java you have installed), which is generally located within your Java folder.

Your system may be set up slightly differently, but you can start by following a path like this:

When you find the jre folder, right-click on it, select "Properties," then click the "Security" tab. Select your user name and make sure the "Write" box below is checked. SiteBuilder needs "write" permission in this folder to install properly.

If you still have trouble, try downloading Java 1.5.0 again from Sun's web site — look for the "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 8" link. Install Java, then install SiteBuilder again while you're not connected to the Internet.

We think these ideas will solve the problem, but if you need some help, be sure to contact us and, if you can, provide the following details:

• Your computer's operating system
• The version(s) of Java you're running on your computer
• Any error messages you saw before or after the error you mentioned in your question