Microsoft KB Archive/120143

= MacWord Setup Creates Two Registration Databases =

Article ID: 120143

Article Last Modified on 11/21/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q120143



SYMPTOMS
When you run Setup to install Word for the Macintosh, it creates the following two registration database documents in the System:Preferences folder:

Registration Database

PPC Registration Database



CAUSE
By design, Setup creates two registration databases. The Registration Database file is for a 68K Macintosh, while the PPC Registration Database file is for a PowerPC. Setup installs both files--regardless of the computer you have--for compatibility, in case you upgrade your Macintosh to a PowerPC.



MORE INFORMATION
If you do not have a PowerPC, you do not need the PPC Registration Database, so you can delete it. If you later upgrade to a PowerPC, Word will automatically create a new PPC Registration Database file in the System:Preferences folder. Likewise, if you delete your Registration Database file, Word creates a new one.

Additional query words: two powermac power pc reg

Keywords: kbsetup KB120143

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