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Q88385: Word Cannot Use the Tools-Path Specified in WIN.INI

Article: Q88385
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 1992 edition,1993 edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Bookshelf for Windows versions 1992 edition, 1993 edition 
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft Word for Windows generates the following error message when you start
Word if the Word and Bookshelf CD is not in the CD-ROM drive:

  Word cannot use the Tools-Path specified in the WIN.INI file because it is
  invalid.

MORE INFORMATION
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To prevent the error message from reoccurring, make sure that the proper CD is
in the CD-ROM drive prior to starting Word for Windows. The Tools-Path= section
sets alternative locations for proofing tools, file converters, graphic filters,
autosave files, and user dictionaries.

This error will also occur if the CD-ROM drive cannot detect a new CD-ROM disk in
the drive (for example, the Bookshelf 1993 Upgrade Setup). To correct this
problem, Run File Manager and access the CD-ROM drive before starting Word.

Additional query words: integration word book shelf kbmm viewer 2.00 usage compact disc disk

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHomeMMsearch kbBookshelfSearch kbBookShelf1992 kbBookShelf1993
Version           : :1992 edition,1993 edition

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