I guess technically no, I do not need to use MW setup. It just makes things soooo much easier. And yes, I do know it only works up to V0.97. I started out using V1.16 but when it came to using Screamings set up, the setup required a bunch of items not nessasary for my machine ex. Internet Explorer 5 or higher, .net framework. I am also working on a limited hard drive (8.4 gig) and processor (500 celeron). I thought that V0.97 would be easier to use/setup and would be better suited for my limited PC. I also work with a guy that has used and setup V0.97 and had no problems at all.
I am just wondering if anyone else had came across the same error message and might have a solution. If it came down to it, I guess I can just set up V0.97 w/out a secondary setup program.