PUB20: Publisher Installation Replaces Newer Dictionary

Q119928

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Publisher versions 2.0, 2.0a
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Microsoft Publisher, the SoftArt lexicon file
(Mssp_am.lex) and associated .dll file (Msspell.dll) that ship with
Publisher replace the Houghton-Mifflin lexicon file (Mssp2_en.lex) and
associated .dll file (Msspel2.dll) installed by Word for Windows, version
6.0, or Works for Windows, version 3.0.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because Publisher, Word, and Works store the
dictionary files in the Windows\Msapps\Proof folder. When you install
Publisher, it will overwrite the spelling files installed by either Word
or Works.

RESOLUTION
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To restore the Word or Works spelling checker files, use the appropriate
method for your situation.

Method 1: If You Want to Reinstall the Word Spelling Checker
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You will need to rerun the Word Setup program in maintenance mode first
to remove the spelling checker files and then to reinstall the spelling
files. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start the Word Setup program.

   a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

   b. In the Open box, type "<drive>:setup" (without the quotation marks)
      where <drive> is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup
      disk 1.

   c. Click OK.

2. Click Add/Remove.

3. Select Proofing Tools and then click Change Option.

4. Click to clear the Spelling check box.

5. Click OK. Click Continue and follow the instructions on your screen.

6. Restart the Word Setup program.

   a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

   b. In the Open box, type "<drive>:setup" (without the quotation marks)
      where <drive> is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup
      disk 1.

   c. Click OK.

7. Click Add/Remove.

8. Select Proofing Tools and then click Change Option.

9. Click to select the Spelling check box.

10. Click OK. Click Continue and follow the instructions on your screen.

Method 2: If You Want to Reinstall the Works Spelling Checker
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1. Rerun the Works Setup program.

   a. On the Windows Start menu, click Run.

   b. In the Open box, type "<drive>:setup" (without the quotation marks)
      where <drive> is the letter of the disk drive that contains Setup
      disk 1.

   c. Click OK.

2. Click Custom and install only the proofing tools and spelling checker
   file.

3. Click Continue.

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