Re: Can not find dictionary, please assist?

If you're using the Microsoft spellchecker, look for the file custom.dic in the
Documents and Settings folder.

There are various methods to backup your settings, one of which you should
consider is using Windows XP's native F.A.S.T. utility. It's designed to
transfer the applicable program data files and settings of your choosing from
one system to another and
it can also be used for backup purposes. See this link for a comprehensive
discussion and tips on how to use it:

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
http://winsupportcenter.com/win5/a/fast.htm

Here's the MSKB article on this subject:

HOW TO: Use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293118

Be aware that passwords will not make the trip...that's by design There's
workaround procedure in the Windows Support Center link.

Also, if you go this way, be sure to give the backup a simple test for
corruption by initiating the restore wizard to start only.

Here's a link to a website that addresses corrupt backup files:

Dealing with corrupt Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (F.A.S.T) image
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/fast.htm

An alternative to backing up and reinstalling everything is to try to install
the existing hard drive in the new system. This procedure is well worth a try,
but make your backups just in case this doesn't go well.

Simply follow the applicable procedures in the section titled, "Upgrade an
existing motherboard" in this MS tech article:

How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server
2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125

One note of caution, be sure that your OS setup CD contains the same SP version
as the installed OS on the HDD. If not, create a new CD with the latest SP
slipstreamed.

Good luck!

"Mark G." <askmefirst@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23RxxSbd9HHA.5980@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Am about to upgrade the hardware in my machine to include reinstalling
windows xp. Anyhow, I am trying to find the file that saves the entries you
make when spell checker is on for various programs. Thought it was a .dict
file, but a search comes up with nothing. Do I not have something setup
correctly in my folder options for viewing? is it another file?

On another note, with this reinstall, is there any way to backup other items
of customization that may help without it containing corrupt or too much
info? If so, then what and how to go about it?

Thanks much.




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