WordStar for Windows

Restoring a Missing or Damaged wsw.ini File

Introduction

Problems that can occur if the wsw.ini file is missing or damaged include the wrong default font or template being used by WordStar for Windows (see Q1006).

There is a 'template' for this file in the WordStar for Windows installation directory (usually C:\WSWIN) called WSWINI.TXT.

Restoring a Missing or Damaged wsw.ini File

If the original file is lost WordStar for Windows will recreate the basic settings but all of the explanations and other options will be missing. To overcome this follow the steps below:

1. Copy (do not move it!) the WSWINI.TXT file into the Windows directory (usually C:\WINDOWS or C:\WINNT).
   
   
2. Rename the file to wsw.ini.
   
   
3. Start WordStar for Windows.
   
   
4. Select: Edit | Preferences...
   
   
   
5. Make sure the Document button is selected.
   
   
6. Ensure that the three Directory entries are correct for your installation.
   
   By defaut these are:
   
   
   1. C:\WSWIN\DOCS
   2. C:\WSWIN\TEMPLATE
   3. C:\WSWIN\MACROS
      
      
7. Ensure your normal default template is selected in the list of available templates:
   
      By default this is called default.wst
   
   
8. Select the View button.
   
   
9. Check the options you want when the program starts, such as the ruler displayed, etc.
   
   
10. Select the Procedures button.
    
    
11. Choose the Keystroke Set you want to use from:
    
    
    1. Standard Windows commands
    2. WordStar for DOS commands
    3. WordStar 2000 for DOS commands
       
       
12. Click OK

Note: Any other changes you may have made to the wsw.ini file, such as changing the default character set to maintain extended characters during a mail merge, for example, (see Q1003) or for font substitution, will need to be re-entered directly into the wsw.ini file using a plain text editor like the Windows NotePad program.

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FAQ: Q1008

Q1003: WordStar for Windows Mail Merge Doesn't Retain Special Characters (accents, true apostrophes, em dashes, etc.)

Q1006: WordStar for Windows is Displaying the Wrong Default Font