Where can the Text Recovery Converter be found?

Question

The Microsoft 2010 Word on my computer could not or would not open a file from our Board of Managers. It said,

If anyone here can suggest a workaround for opening the file, I would appreciate it.

prestonkeys

Answer 1

Hi,

I'm Tim, an Independent Consultant here and a Microsoft user like you. I don't work for Microsoft and do not have access to any of your data on their system.

If you are using an older version of Microsoft Word, such as Word 2010, and need to recover text from a damaged file, you can try the following steps:

1. Close all instances of Microsoft Word.
2. Open the Microsoft Office installation folder on your computer. The default path is usually "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office."
3. Look for a folder named "OfficeXX" (where XX represents the version number), such as "Office14" for Office 2010.
4. Within the "OfficeXX" folder, look for a subfolder named "1033" (the folder name may vary based on your language settings).
5. In the "1033" folder, search for a file named "TextConv.exe" or "msointl.dll." These files are associated with the Text Recovery Converter.
6. Double-click on "TextConv.exe" or "msointl.dll" to launch the Text Recovery Converter tool.
7. In the Text Recovery Converter tool, select the damaged Word document and follow the prompts to attempt the text recovery process.

Please note that the availability and effectiveness of the Text Recovery Converter may vary based on your specific version of Microsoft Word and the extent of damage to the file. I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further or If you find it helpful, you can mark this comment as the answer.

Kind regards

Tim

Answer 2

Typically, how does a file get "damaged" in Microsoft Word?

Answer 3

Typically, how does a file get "damaged" in Microsoft Word?

The article https://wordmvp.com/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm describes some of the things that can damage Word files. Unfortunately, it was written 20 years ago, before Office introduced the .docx and .docm file formats, which can fail in different ways than the .doc format.

Besides what's mentioned there, a few other things are common:

• Using the Master Document feature (http://www.addbalance.com/word/masterdocuments.htm).
• Editing a document that's stored on a USB stick, especially if you remove the stick before closing the document.
• Making a table that extends over many pages, especially if a single row of the table runs over many pages.

There are also things that go bump in the night, without any visible cause.

Answer 4

Files in Microsoft Word can become damaged or corrupted due to various reasons. Some common causes of file damage in Microsoft Word include:

1. Power outages or system crashes: If your computer shuts down unexpectedly while a Word file is open or being saved, it can result in file corruption or data loss.
2. Software conflicts or errors: Issues with Microsoft Word itself or conflicts with other software installed on your computer can lead to file corruption. This can occur due to bugs, compatibility problems, or incorrect installations.
3. Malware or viruses: If your computer gets infected with malware or viruses, it can potentially corrupt your Word files or make them inaccessible.
4. Storage media issues: Problems with your hard drive or other storage devices like USB drives or network drives can cause file corruption. Bad sectors, disk errors, or physical damage to the storage media can impact the integrity of Word files.
5. Forceful termination: Forcefully closing Word or terminating the program while a file is open can result in file corruption.

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further or If you find it helpful, you can mark this comment as the answer.

Kind regards

Tim