WD: Word 97 Converter Setup Cannot Locate Compatible Version (164955)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0a
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q164955

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install the Word 97-2000 Import Converter, the following error message may appear:
Microsoft Word 97 Converter setup was not completed for the following reason:

Setup could not locate an installed version of Word compatible with the Word 8.0 converter. This converter is suitable for use with Microsoft Word 6.0 and 95 [7.0] only.

CAUSE

Setup cannot find a valid compatible version of Microsoft Word in the registry.

WORKAROUND

Reinstall Microsoft Word and then install the Microsoft Word 97-2000 Import Converter.

If you are currently using Word 6.0 or Word 7.0 for Windows, you must install the Word 97-2000 Import Converter. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

162214 WD: How to Obtain the Word 97-2000 Import Converter

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbother kbprb kbsetup KB164955
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