How can I default to open with WORD 97 rather than WORD 2002

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I have WORD97 located in "C:\Program Files\Microsoft
Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE"

I have WORD 2002 in a similar path (except it is in Office 10 instead of
office).

I want to open my .doc files with WORD 97. But when I click on any .doc file
it open with WORD 2002. How can I change this??? I tried to do the Open With
command and browse to the right program, but it doesn't seem to work.

I just prefer WORD 97 (works better with Math Type, which I use and it just
seems less buggy).

How can I accomplish this?

Mel

 

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You can't have both versions unless you custom install each and even then you
might have problems. The versions will overwrite common files needed by both
unless you install to a different folder--not Microsoft Office. It's really
not recommended at all. Use the new Word. You have to uninstall both before
you do anything.

 

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Actually, Mary, I just click on WORD 97 and use that.

It seems to work fine. I guess I can't click on the file first.

Mel