Microsoft KB Archive/119928

PUB20: Publisher Installation Replaces Newer Dictionary

= PUB20: Publisher Installation Replaces Newer Dictionary =

Q119928
- The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Publisher versions 2.0, 2.0a -

SYMPTOMS

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When you install Microsoft Publisher, the SoftArt lexicon file (Mssp_am.lex) and associated .dll file (Msspell.dll) that ship with Publisher replace the Houghton-Mifflin lexicon file (Mssp2_en.lex) and associated .dll file (Msspel2.dll) installed by Word for Windows, version 6.0, or Works for Windows, version 3.0.

CAUSE

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This problem occurs because Publisher, Word, and Works store the dictionary files in the Windows\Msapps\Proof folder. When you install Publisher, it will overwrite the spelling files installed by either Word or Works.

RESOLUTION

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To restore the Word or Works spelling checker files, use the appropriate method for your situation.

Method 1: If You Want to Reinstall the Word Spelling Checker

You will need to rerun the Word Setup program in maintenance mode first to remove the spelling checker files and then to reinstall the spelling files. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start the Word Setup program.

a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

b. In the Open box, type " :setup" (without the quotation marks) where is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup disk 1.

c. Click OK.

2. Click Add/Remove.

3. Select Proofing Tools and then click Change Option.

4. Click to clear the Spelling check box.

5. Click OK. Click Continue and follow the instructions on your screen.

6. Restart the Word Setup program.

a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

b. In the Open box, type " :setup" (without the quotation marks) where is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup disk 1.

c. Click OK.

7. Click Add/Remove.

8. Select Proofing Tools and then click Change Option.

9. Click to select the Spelling check box.

10. Click OK. Click Continue and follow the instructions on your screen.

Method 2: If You Want to Reinstall the Works Spelling Checker -

1. Rerun the Works Setup program.

a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

b. In the Open box, type " :setup" (without the quotation marks) where is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup disk 1.

c. Click OK.

2. Click Custom and install only the proofing tools and spelling checker file.

3. Click Continue.

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