WD6X: Can't Install Language Proofing Tools on Word for NT |
Q129247
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install a Word 6.0 for Windows language proofing tools package from Alki(R) Software on a computer that has Word 6.0 for Windows NT installed, you may receive the following error message
Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows must be installed before the proofing tools can be installed.
followed by another error message:
Setup was canceled before it could completely install <Language version> proofing tools. If there are problems, correct them and run Setup again.
CAUSE
The language proofing tools for Word 6.0 for Windows Setup program looks for the header of the 16-bit Winword.exe file. When the Setup program cannot read the header of the 32-bit Winword.exe file, you receive the error message.
RESOLUTION
Manually install the language proofing tools package from Alki Software for Office 97 for Windows. Contact Alki Software for installation instructions.
Alki Software Corporation
300 Queen Anne Ave. N., Suite 410
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 286-2600
Fax: (206) 286-2785
Support: (206) 286-2780
Orders: (800) NOW-WORD (669-9673)
Internet Web Page: http://www.proofing.com/
The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
NOTE: You should also upgrade to the latest version of Word to take advantage of the improved 32-bit features.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q186040 WD6X: NTWord 6.0: Alki Language Proofing Tools Available
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Additional query words:
Keywords : kb3rdparty kbproof wordnt ntword word6
Issue type : kbprb
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Last Reviewed: November 4, 2000 |
