Microsoft KB Archive/20075

Word Err Msg: Not a Valid File

PSS ID Number: Q20075 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

The error message “Not a valid file” can appear when loading Word because the program looks for the files MW.INI, NORMAL.STY, and NORMAL.GLY when it is started. If one of these files is corrupted or damaged to the point that Word cannot recognize it, the error message will appear.

To correct this problem, rename each of these files, one at a time, with the DOS RENAME command. Attempt to start Word after each rename until the program loads successfully. The last file renamed is the cause of the message; it should be deleted.

If the error message occurs while running Word on two floppy drives, it is probably due to changing disks in Drive B before Word has finished accessing a file on the first disk. Do a Transfer Clear All and then change disks to avoid this situation.

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