Word 97 installed with Outlook XP - Cannot use Word for default editor from Windows Explorer

Word 97 installed with Outlook XP - Cannot use Word for default editor from Windows Explorer

I am using Outlook 2002 (Office XP Update) with Word 97 and Excel 97. (The reason is that Microsoft refused to activate my legit copy of office 2003 when I got a new motherboard, Word XP crashed too much, and I prefer the newer Outlook. I would rather not send Microsoft more money to upgrade since they refuse to activate what I've already purchased. Please don't recommend an upgrade.)