wordpad error - cannot load word for windows 6.0 files

[*ProteanThread*]

do i need to have msword installed in order for wordpad to read word 6.0
files ? i thought wordpad could do that anyways ?

 

[CS]

do i need to have msword installed in order for wordpad to read word 6.0
files ? i thought wordpad could do that anyways ?

You do not need Word installed in order for WordPad to be able to read
Word 6.0 files.

 

[*ProteanThread*]

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 ?

 

[Abel Diaz]

Here's an article about the error:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=870883

 

[CS]

but why would i be getting this error ?

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.

 

[Guest]

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.

 

[Michael]

I remember MS Office site used to have a Word Reader free download... might
try your luck there.
Michael

 

[Quaoar]

but why would i be getting this error ?


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[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

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[Bluelightnin]

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.