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SUMMARYThe following error message may appear when you attempt to edit an embedded object in Word for Windows: This message may be caused when you do one of the following:
WORKAROUNDNetworksIf the error message occurs on a network, verify that you are connected to the network drive:
Windows Version 3.0Edit the path in the [EMBEDDING] section of the WIN.INI file to contain the path to the server application.Note: If you use this method you do not need to add the path to the PATH environment variable in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Windows Version 3.1Use REGEDIT.EXE to update the registration database (REG.DAT) file:Caution: Make a backup of the REG.DAT file before you attempt to alter the file.
MORE INFORMATIONMicrosoft Word for Windows version 2.0 uses information from the REG.DAT file for object linking and embedding (OLE) activities. In Windows version 3.1, the information in registration database (REG.DAT) is used when you open or print a file from File Manager. This information is also used by other applications that support OLE. The registration database (REG.DAT) is set up and maintained by Windows and Windows applications. It is located in the WINDOWS directory. This file should not be moved or deleted. Doing so may result in loss of functionality in File Manager, Program Manager, and applications that support OLE. REFERENCESMicrosoft Word for Windows version 2.0 README.DOC, page 3 Additional query words: winword2 6.0 6.0a 6.0c 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD word6 2.0b winword
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