Looking for Main Word 2003 Dictionary

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shamrock838

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Looking for Main Word 2003 Dictionary:

I just reinstalled Vista Business on my Dell Vostro 420 desktop (gasp!).

After also installing MS Office 2003 Pro (including Word), I’m getting all sorts of unrecognized words that I know I added to the earlier Word 2003 dictionary. [I took the precaution of first backing up all my data files + the C:\USER\(my username) files before reinstalling Vista.]

How can I find/copy/paste that earlier dictionary into the new Word 2003 install please?

Thanks.
 
Hello,

If you locate the dictionary file(s) on the old system, it's just a quick copy to the correct location in the new system and voila! Your custom dictionary transfers and there's no recreating from scratch.

So, it's just a matter of knowing what the custom dictionary is called, locating the file and either backing it up to another storage location or copying it to its new home. So, let's get to business.

Your default custom dictionary is called CUSTOM.dic and now all you need is a push in the right direction for locating the file. (Any additional custom dictionaries you've created have the .dic file extension too).

I found my custom dictionary along with all my others at: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Microsoft\Proof

If that doesn't seem to match your system, try a search for files with the .dic extension.

Since you copied your profile, try searching the backup to similar path.
 
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