Works 95 Error: "Cannot Find the Spelling Files" (147170)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 4.5
- Microsoft Works 4.5a
- Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
- Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
This article was previously published under Q147170 SYMPTOMS
When you try to use the Works spelling checker function, you receive
one of the following error messages:
Cannot find the spelling files.
Run Setup again to install them.
-or-
Cannot load the dictionary.
Run Setup again.
CAUSE
The error messages may occur for one or more of the following reasons:
- The spelling checking accessories are not installed.
- Some or all of the spelling checker program files have been
removed from the Proof folder (see step 9 below for list of
files).
- The Windows 95 registry contains incorrect information.
RESOLUTION
To end the error messages, remove and reinstall the spelling files. To
remove and reinstall the files, do the following:
- Save your work and exit Works.
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Microsoft Works 4.0 or
4.5, and then click Add/Remove.
- Works Setup starts in Maintenance Mode. Click
Add/Remove.
- Clear the Program Files and Proofing Tools check mark
boxes.
NOTE: After you clear the Program Files check mark, you
receive the following message:
This component is an essential part of the application. If it is not
installed, the application will not run properly.
Click OK to clear the message. - Click Continue. Follow the screen instructions to remove the
files and complete Setup.
- Repeat steps 2-7 to run Works Setup and reinstall the Program
Files and Proofing Tools.
NOTE: In step 6 you need to re-select the Program Files
and Proofing Tools options. - Make sure the spelling files are installed before you start Works.
The files are stored in the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Proof
Where C is the letter of the hard drive where you installed Windows.
The required files are:
Mssp2_en.lex 208,084 bytes 7/15/95
Mssp232.dll 143,360 7/15/95
Msth_am.lex 670,477 7/15/95
Msth32.dll 19,456 7/15/95
MORE INFORMATION
In Works 4.0 or 4.5, the spelling files need to be uninstalled or removed
by Setup before they are reinstalled. Once the files are removed and you
select the Proofing Tools box again, Works reinstalls just those files from
the floppy disks or compact disc.
Most Setup applications check for the presence of system files before
replacing them. If a corrupted file is present with the correct date, Setup
may not replace it with the uncorrupted version.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/15/2004 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB147170 |
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