wordpad error - cannot load word for windows 6.0 files

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do i need to have msword installed in order for wordpad to read word 6.0
files ? i thought wordpad could do that anyways ?
 
do i need to have msword installed in order for wordpad to read word 6.0
files ? i thought wordpad could do that anyways ?
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You do not need Word installed in order for WordPad to be able to read
Word 6.0 files.
 
but why would i be getting this error ?
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Make sure WordPad is the default for opening *.DOC and *.RTF. Open
My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types. Scroll on down to
*.DOC and *.RTF in turn. Make sure WordPad is shown in the
application to open option. If it isn't, change it to WordPad.
 
CS said:
Make sure WordPad is the default for opening *.DOC and *.RTF. Open
My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types. Scroll on down to
*.DOC and *.RTF in turn. Make sure WordPad is shown in the
application to open option. If it isn't, change it to WordPad.
I had the same problem after installing SP2, the only way I could open word 6.0 files was with MS Works, Word Processor and then file them with Rich Text Word.
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I remember MS Office site used to have a Word Reader free download... might
try your luck there.
Michael
 
Been years since you posted this but --

You can get the answer here if you still have trouble. I also have a win zip file that will automatically fix your XP with sp2. If you would like to email me for the file.
 
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