Getting properties of a MS Word file
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I want to read the properties of a MS Word file (like author, comments...) and I found two solutions: - by starting a word application class - by using the system32.dll The problem with the first solution is that it uses a lot of ressources and takes quiet a bit of time (you actually open up the whole MS Word Software only to get some properties). The problem with the second solution is that it doesnt work on Win2k or lower. It only works with WinXP or higher. The system32.dll of Win2k or below only gets the file size and creation dates and other properties but none of all those other MS Word specific properties. So can anyone give me a hint how to get those properties on Win2k without opening a word application? Thanks for any hints! Bertram Weckmann