Word 2007 not saving option to save in Word 2003 format

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I am using Word 2007 in an office where most people use Word 2003. As such,
I want the default setting to save documents in the Word 97-2003 (.doc)
format. I select such in the Word options dialog. But, the next time I open
Word 2007, it wants to save my new document in the Word 2007 (.docx) format.
In short, it is not remembering my settings. Any ideas as to why?

Thanks!

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Most likely it's a corrupted Data key in the registry. I would try renaming
or deleting the Data key in the registry:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Data


*Standard disclaimer: editing the registry can cause problems if you mess
up, and can destabilize the rotation of the planet. Proceed at your own
risk.*