WD97: Cannot Convert WordPerfect Password-Protected File (194495)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q194495 SYMPTOMS
Microsoft Word will not convert a password-protected WordPerfect file. When
you try to open a password-protected WordPerfect file in Word, you will
receive one of the following error messages:
- File cannot be opened because of password protection.
- Cannot Open File.
- Converter not installed.
WORKAROUND
To convert a password-protected WordPerfect document in Word, you must
first remove the password from the document in WordPerfect, and then resave
the document in WordPerfect without a password.
In WordPerfect 5.1 for MS-DOS and Windows, open the file, press CTRL+F5
(Text In/Out), press 2 (Password), then press 2 again (Remove). After
removing the password, save the file and quit WordPerfect.
In WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows, click Password on the File menu, click
the Remove button, and then save the file so the change can take effect.
In WordPerfect 6.x for Windows, click Save As on the File menu. Clear the
Password Protect check box, and then resave the document without a
password.
MORE INFORMATION
WordPerfect 5.1 for MS-DOS and Windows contains an option to lock a
document with a password. To lock a WordPerfect document, select Text
In/Out (CTRL+F5), Password, Add/Change, and enter your password twice.
In WordPerfect 5.2 for Windows, click Password on the File menu,
type a password, click the Set button, retype the password, and click the
Set button again.
In WordPerfect 6.x for Windows, click Save As on the File menu. Click to
select the Password Protect check box and save the document. You will be
prompted to enter and verify the password.
Microsoft Word cannot parse the unpublished password encryption employed by
WordPerfect. This WordPerfect feature is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB194495 |
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