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Microsoft Works - Updates to Works 7.10

Updates to Works 7.10

Posted: 30 Dec 2004 08:29 PM PST

Hi Paul,

Current Works updates are shown here on the Works website:
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx

HTH,
--
Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm





"Paul-in-KS" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Are there any updates to Works version 7.10 OTHER than those concerning MS
| WORD???

Invoices and labels containing numbers

Posted: 28 Dec 2004 02:13 PM PST

Aldus sprak Ryno op 28-12-2004 23:13:
 

Dear Ryno,

no, you are not the only idiiot to use this stuff. There are many like
you who struggle to get mail merge with numbers and formulas working.
the sad fact is that MS crippled all versions since Works 4.5a.

The workaround is simple: make your own intermediate file between the
Works database and your word processor. Put field names in your first
record and save the database twice: once for use and once as an
intermediate file, in csv format. Use the latter one for your merge. You
can use Word or Works' wordprocessor. In the latter click on the rule
and you will get a left tab. Click twice on it and you can make it a
decimal tab.

Erik.

send to missing

Posted: 26 Dec 2004 10:17 PM PST

What mail program are you using as you default?

If Outlook Express, see:
OLEXP: "Send To" and E-mail Links Do Not Work with Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098


--

Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm


"Ted Archbold" <net> wrote in message
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How do I keep Works from loading at startup?

Posted: 25 Dec 2004 07:05 AM PST

Hi ggull,

Re: MoneyAgent

When Money Express is activated, MoneyAgent appears in the msconfig 'startup
items' tab.

To deactivate and remove from msconfig 'startup items' tab. Right click "M"
(Money Express) on the task bar, should be near the clock on the task bar.
In the popup click Exit Money Express, the next popup offers yes/no if you
want Money Express to run the next time you start Windows , click No.

Another way to turn off Money Express is to open Microsoft Money. click
Tools on its menu bar, click Options, select Bills and Deposits tab, uncheck
"Use Money Express", click OK.

Re: Microsoft Works Update Detection

The following is a previous post on the subject. Remember to back up the
registry before making any changes.

Ken

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.works.win
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:14 AM
Subject: Re: Can't delete WkDetect.exe or WkDetect.dll


Hi bearsowner,

Perhaps delete the registry entry for WkDetect found here.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->MICROSOFT->WINDOWS->CURRENT VERSION->RUN

HTH,
--
Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2004
Website & FAQ for Works: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/index.htm





"bearsowner" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| I do not want WkDetect in my start-up menu. I uncheck it in
| msconfig, but it keeps coming back whenever I launch works
| and at start-up. What do I have to do to delete this
| application from keep coming back?
|
| Thank you.


"ggull" <com> wrote in message
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Nice site, but no specific answers there that I found.
To be honest, I can't recall now if I turned those off in msconfig because
there was some task left lurking, or just to save time at startup.
But by coincidence, I ran across the following site on another newsgroup:

http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html

which had the four items I listed. All were deemed "not necessary", and for
one there was a hint on how to get rid of it.

Microsoft Works Portfolio -- open Portfolio from the Task Launcher /
Programs. Click the "Tasks" bar in Portfolio, then "Options". There is a
box to uncheck, "Load Portfolio every time you start the computer".

But for the following, no mention of how to get them out of the startup item
list:

Microsoft Works Update Detection
MoneyAgent
WorksFUD -- "A marketing program for MS Works"

Any ideas on these? especially FUD?
(and where does it lie in the progression from FU to FUBAR?)

"Ken" <ne> wrote ... 
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Updating Suite 2004

Posted: 23 Dec 2004 07:57 PM PST

Thanks. Will probably wait till next year.....

"Paul Ballou" <com> wrote in message
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PRINTING LABELS FROM WORKS 7.0 ADDRESS BOOK

Posted: 23 Dec 2004 09:41 AM PST

I can do better than that Chuck:

Works 4.5 can be purchased here for $9.95 + $5 shipping
http://store.yahoo.com/dirtcheapsoftware/micwinxphome.html

Then go here to download the free Y2K patch which will bring it up to 4.5a:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:
80/support/kb/articles/q191/9/99.asp&NoWebContent=1
(if it's split, you may need to cut and paste)

DavidF

"Gualtier Malde (Chuck)" <com> wrote in message
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Posted: 21 Dec 2004 11:11 PM PST

Hi Ana & Taps,

Perhaps the following items help?

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/ng/microsoft.public.vstudio.setup/post578280.asp
(whole of article - see lower message on same page)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;839547

HTH,
--
Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm





"Ana" <com> wrote in message
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| Does any one knows how to by pass this message : instaliingg Works 8 ??????
| An error occured during the installation of assembly compenent
| {303994BA-6487-47AE-AF1d-7AF6088EEBDB} Hresult :-2147024894.
|
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| --
| I have the same problem. did you get your money back ?? or how you were
| download the cd.

Opening a *.WDB file without MS Works?

Posted: 21 Dec 2004 10:43 AM PST

David I had that exact same problem with my daughter who does not have Works
and this is how I handled it.

Go to www.acrosoftware.com and d/l the free program CutePDF.

Execute program. It will in short be a "printer" program. In Works when you
create report and then go to print it, you will be given option as to the
printer you want. Choose the CutePDF printer and follow prompts. In short it
creates a PDF file of the report. You will be able to print out report and
in your case you can send it to who you want. When the recipient gets PDF
attachment they should be able to read it and also print it.

Good Luck
Dannie

"David Probett" <com> wrote in message
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Microsoft Works problem

Posted: 21 Dec 2004 10:13 AM PST

Ran the virus removal tool and nothing was found but still keeps coming up
with the error and closing down

"Michael Santovec" wrote:
 

From Works 6 to Works 8

Posted: 20 Dec 2004 01:11 PM PST



Thanks for the help. That what I was hoping.

Works 4.5a Database function

Posted: 18 Dec 2004 07:48 PM PST

Thanks Ken,
You are the man!
Cheers, John

Go to today facility

Posted: 18 Dec 2004 10:00 AM PST

Thanks for your help. The problem is I do have the Toolbar all right. This
facility was an extra.
The sites you mentioned just results in the tool bar being reinstated so
back to square one!
Blair

"Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org> wrote in message
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CRACKED CD, now what???

Posted: 17 Dec 2004 10:01 PM PST

That should help me!
Thank you soo... much for answering my question.

"Michael Santovec" wrote:
 

Powerpoint 2003 Upgrade

Posted: 17 Dec 2004 08:23 PM PST

Check out the price of Student/Teachers Office. You qualify if you are
breathing. It will give quite a bit of the whole "Office" products.
I was lucky enough to find it on sale for 98 bucks, and I had a 25 dollar
coupon which made the package cheap. As I checked out, I found out they
were GIVING away a HP Printer and HP digital camera package free with it.
Worked for me!
Good Luck, and shop around.


"Grumpy" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Database Backup Copy (.BDB)

Posted: 16 Dec 2004 11:07 AM PST

Thanks, Thomas. Not only is the database the only Works component
that hasn't been upgraded in the last 4 versions, but now they are
removing features.

I agree that the database backup copy does not work well as a backup
(especially since I regularly hit Save during an editing session and
overwrite the backup copy), but it does excel as an "undo" copy.
Since Works database only has one level of undo, I occasionally refer
to it to correct editing errors.

FWIW, I try to backup all important documents as well as the registry
and other settings once a week to DVD+RW with Backup MyPC (formerly
Backup Exec by Veritas).

--
Brent Neville

Feedback On Works Templates?

Posted: 16 Dec 2004 12:15 AM PST

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your feedback on the templates.

I have created three types of labels for download from my website:
http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/index.htm

Adapt and adopt as you see fit. :-)

HTH,
--
Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm





"ron" <noone com> wrote in message
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| these are good. Most I've seen are for MS word which I don't have.
| maybe gift tags that are printable on label stock?
|

Database Won't Open

Posted: 13 Dec 2004 03:27 PM PST

A file ending with ".wdb" is a Database file, needs to be opened with Works
Database Program. Microsoft Works Database Program is part of Works and
should be on your computer.

Open your Works Database Program then click File on it's menu bar, click
Open. In the Open dialog popup screen find your saved file and click Open.

If the file opens okay, post back, we need to talk about file association.

Ken

"pgmccart" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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When I try to open a Works Database that I've set up and saved (in My
Documents), it asks me to "Choose a program", and offers 2 recommended ones:
MS Word and MS Works Spreadsheet. MS Word is highlited, but when I select it
by doubleclicking, it comes up with a window called "File Conversion", with
"Windows Default" already checked. (The other choices are MS DOS and Other
Encoding). I go with Windows Default, and all I get is gibberish. It also
won't open if I go with MS Works Spreadsheet. I seem to have a database
that's in Word, but is incompatible with something. The file name I want to
open ends with ".wdb". Can anyone please help me? Thanks.