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Microsoft Works - wont read file all the time

wont read file all the time

Posted: 07 Jan 2008 09:21 AM PST

Please note that we can open the file off the USB drive at any location that
has Works. The filed did open about two weeks ago and now wont. I answered
your questions, my responces are next to the question.

"Michael Santovec" wrote:
 

m i 5

Posted: 06 Jan 2008 06:56 AM PST

Microsoft provides a solution to the problem for every flavor of
Microsoft newsreader, including Outlook Express, Windows Mail and
Windows Live Mail.

Simply select one or more messages and press the DELETE key to
permanently remove the rogue postings from your local cache.


"Jim" <com> wrote in message
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Changing Fonts In ALL the Fields in Recipe Templates In ONE Easy M

Posted: 05 Jan 2008 01:31 PM PST

Guess I do not know my Right from my Left.

Thanks for correction.

Ken

"rod" <com.au> wrote in message
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|
| "Ken"
| > I held down the right mouse button to draw the 'carousel',
|
| Really?
| now there's something,
| when I do, I get "Insert label" "Insert Frame" etc & etc.
|
|
|

How do you set an appointment reminder on the Calendar in Works 8?

Posted: 04 Jan 2008 01:11 PM PST

Re: The choices are 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 1/2 day 1 day and 1 week.

I think you can also type the reminder time in the drop down arrow box.

If one wants forty five minute reminder they would type 45 min, for two
hours they would type 2 hr.

Ken

"RL" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| On the right side of dialog box above notes area there is a dropdown arrow
| for reminders. The choices are 15 min, 30 min, 1 hr, 1/2 day 1 day and 1
week.
|
| RL
|
| "Don" wrote:
|
| > I have just upgraded to Vista and Works 8 came with it. Nice calendar,
but
| > how does one set a "time reminder" for an appointment--a visual and
sound
| > reminder, I mean. For example, to be alerted 2 hours ahead of an
| > appointment. I've looked through help and couldn't find this item.
| > --
| > Thanks, Don

Question about composing a 50 page document.

Posted: 02 Jan 2008 07:14 PM PST

I'm happy about that. I was tired of killing Mr. M-I 5
Jeff

"Peter" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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TEST. No need to read.

Posted: 02 Jan 2008 07:02 PM PST

Use Windows Mail/Outlook Express, far easier.

--
Peter
Toronto, Canada
XP Pro SP3 Beta/Vista Ultimate SP1 Beta
Anyone using hotmail. yahoo,
bigfoot, gmail or lycos
as their posted address
will have their posts obliterated
due to newsgroup spam.

"Stan Pierce" <rr.com> wrote in message
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Automatic File Copy

Posted: 02 Jan 2008 09:10 AM PST

You're Welcome, and thanks for letting us know how the problem was resolved.

Ken

"Raptech" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Rebooted and everything is working as it should. thanks for your help
| --
| Rap
|
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Perhaps a corrupt folder??
| >
| > Have never seen one, but who knows.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "Raptech" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | Ken,
| > | Using Win XP. My works spreadsheets extensions are wks, but that
| > shouldn't
| > | matter.
| > |
| > | Agree with your logic. Strange that this is happening in only one
folder.
| > | I have like files in other folders and they delete as they should.
I'll
| > try
| > | rebooting and see what I can find.
| > |
| > | Thanks again,
| > | Rap
| > |
| > |
| > | "Ken" wrote:
| > |
| > | > Hi Rap,
| > | >
| > | > Interesting problem.
| > | >
| > | > Assuming you are using Windows XP.
| > | >
| > | > I do not see how Works can be the cause of this problem.
| > | >
| > | > What you are doing is a function of the operating system.
| > | >
| > | > Suspect you have some kind of program installed which is causing the
| > | > problem.
| > | >
| > | > What I see.....
| > | >
| > | > You created a spreadsheet and saved it to the hard drive. the file
| > probably
| > | > has .xlr extension which is the default extension for Works
spreadsheet
| > | > files.
| > | >
| > | > The file is now on the hard drive and it's only association with
Works
| > is
| > | > the .xlr extension. When you double click on the file this
extension
| > | > informs the computer to open the file with Works Spreadsheet.
| > | >
| > | > In other words, the file is by it's self sitting on the hard drive,
and
| > like
| > | > you said, right clicking gives a menu of things you can do with the
file
| > | > including deleting it. The cut, copy and delete function has
nothing to
| > do
| > | > with Works program, it is a function of the operating system.
| > | >
| > | > You could try booting the computer into safe mode, then see if you
can
| > | > delete the files.
| > | >
| > | > or
| > | >
| > | > Clean boot the computer, then see if you can delete the files.
| > | >
| > | > MSCONFIG is used for clean boot and can be used to trouble shoot
which
| > | > program is causing the problem.
| > | >
| > | > Ken
| > | >
| > | > "Raptech" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | > news:com...
| > | >
| > | > | Seems to only happen when trying to delete a spreadsheet in Works.
| > | > |
| > | > | I am actually selecting the file and right clicking on the file
and
| > | > | selecting delete. I have also tried going to the the File Menu
and
| > | > slecting
| > | > | delete. I continues to delte one copy and then add another. I
have
| > some
| > | > of
| > | > | the same files now indicating (copy)/22.
| > | > |
| > | > | Thanks
| > | > | Rap
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | > | "Ken" wrote:
| > | > |
| > | > | > Is this problem only happening when trying to delete a
spreadsheet
| > or
| > | > does
| > | > | > the same thing happen deleting other type files?
| > | > | >
| > | > | > What procedure are you using to delete? Are you going to the
actual
| > | > file
| > | > | > location and deleting the file.
| > | > | >
| > | > | > Ken
| > | > | >
| > | > | > "Raptech" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | > | > news:com...
| > | > | > | When I try to delete a works spreadsheet file it automatically
| > make a
| > | > | > copy,
| > | > | > | and when I delete the copy it makes another, etc. How do I
turn
| > this
| > | > off.
| > | > | > |
| > | > | > | Thanks
| > | > | > | Rap
| > | > | >
| > | > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| >
| >

Deleting User Made Templates From Works 8.5

Posted: 02 Jan 2008 08:52 AM PST


Indeed, one of the more stupid ideas of Microsoft,
instead of education, they seem to prefer to hide file extensions
to prevent tampering....bad idea.


"Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
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Works/Printer problem

Posted: 01 Jan 2008 06:51 AM PST

Excuse me for jumping in here, but as another 4.5 user, if I were to face
the problem of a printer not working with 4.5, I would just print to pdf,
and then to the printer. Yes, an extra PIA step, but at least I wouldn't
have to give up on 4.5. If you don't have one go to www.primopdf.com for a
greet little freebie. I just tried it with one of my old mail merge letter
templates, and it even works with mail merge.

HP is building planned obsolescence into their product line these days.
Rather than update their drivers and support existing printers they would
prefer you to buy a new printer. Of course they are going to point the blame
at other people... I have a 17 year old HP Laser that still plugs along,
while I have gone through several inkjets because of driver problems. The
last time I switched to Canon and don't plan on going back.

DavidF

"Mike Barnes" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Works 4.5a word processor saves with DOC extension

Posted: 31 Dec 2007 03:05 PM PST

Eeek! didn't mean for you to change
just compare our settings, as we both have the same config.

Only one reply in the XP group
 

I find the words "it may have saved a preference". I wonder where this
occurs?
in file associations I wonder if you can give an action to "save" in
advanced
perhaps Michael Santovec could advise here.






"Jeff" <net> wrote in message
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Saving Works Word document as Word document

Posted: 31 Dec 2007 05:02 AM PST

Hi ChrisY,

Over the years I have discovered most if not all Word Processors can open
documents saved in Rich Text Format [*.rtf].

If you plan on sharing your documents with others and do not know which Word
Processor they use you might think about using the .rtf format. It's the
format I use.

However, if I want the other person to view the document exactly the same as
it displays on my computer then I save it in .pdf format. PDF documents
open with Adobe Reader and most everybody has Adobe Rader on their computer.

I use Free CutePDF Writer to accomplish this. There are other free PDF
writers available, a internet search will turn them up.

Hope this helps,
Ken

"ChrisY" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thanks for responding.Later I realised there were to options in the drop
| down box to Save As...Word 97-2003 (*.doc) which worked and Word 97-2003
| Document (*.doc) which did not work. Odd!
| PS Using this does not cost anything?
|
| "Michael Santovec" wrote:
|
| > I'm assuming that you have more than enough disk space on the drive that
| > you are attempting to save to.
| >
| > Do you also have permission to save files to the folder in question?
| > That could generate the same error message. Can you save in Works WPS
| > format in the desired folder?
| >
| > Also try saving with a different file name, in case that name is already
| > in user. If you are trying to overwrite an existing file, you could get
| > the error is the file is read only or otherwise protected.
| >
| > The error message you are getting just means that something went wrong
| > trying to save the file.
| >
| > --
| >
| > Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm
| >
| >
| > "ChrisY" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| > > When I try to save Work Word document as Word document I get an error

| > > message that maybe not enough space or incorrect destination.Using
| > > Vista
| > > and Works 8.5.Trying to save as Word 97-2003.Three page document!!!
| >
| >
| >

Install Works 6 only from Works Suite 2002

Posted: 30 Dec 2007 09:09 PM PST

Hi Ken, Will study it over, see what I can come up with & post the results.
I will probably be a day or two before I can really get into it. I
appreciate the input.
Mike


"Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
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Hi Mike, in the following thread I think Kevin James states he has Works
Suite 2002 and its Task Launcher displays both Word 2002 and Works 7 word
processors, plus templates. However, I do not see how he accomplished it.
If you can figured out let us know.

Works 2000 word processor (instead of Word)
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.works.win/browse_thread/thread/7f15da7916fa41f3?tvc=2&q=instead+of+word

Perhaps Kevin will pop in and let us know.

Ken

"Mike" <rr.com> wrote in message
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| I am trying to install Works Suite 2002 as if it were a stand alone
version
| of Works 6.0.
|
| I can remove Word 2002 (XP) from the Works 6 Task Launcher by deleting the
| Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for Microsoft Word. I can also delete
| Microsoft Word if I choose to. I also know how to find the Works word
| processor executable and create a shortcut to it.
|
| What I can't seem to do is to attach the Works word processor to the
| Microsoft Works Task Launcher along with it's associated Templates,
Wizards
| and Clip Art.
|
| I would appreciate any thoughts and ideas
| Thanks,
| Mike
|
|

Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office Professional 2003

Posted: 30 Dec 2007 09:02 AM PST

Hi Cam,

Let us know the result.

Thanks,

Ken

Happy New Year!

"cam" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thanks, Ken. That's what I needed to know.
| --
| cam
|
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Hi Cam,
| >
| > I am assuming you are using Windows XP.
| >
| > You should not create any problem by uninstalling Works.
| >
| > However, to be on the safe side, create a Restore Point before you
| > uninstall.
| >
| > This way, if there is a problem, you can restore the computer to the way
it
| > was prior to uninstall.
| >
| > Hope this helps,
| > Ken
| >
| > "cam" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | If Works was installed on my computer when I bought it but I have
since
| > | installed Microsoft Office Professional 2003, can I uninstall Works
| > without
| > | any problems? Both of them together takes up alot of disc space.
| > |
| > | Thank you
| > | --
| > | cam
| >
| >

Works 9 - Address Labels?

Posted: 29 Dec 2007 05:55 PM PST

You're Welcome and thanks for posting back.

Ken

"~Clare" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thank you Ken! Much appreciated!!
|
| Happy New Year!
|
| =================================
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Hi Clare,
| >
| > Works Word processor, Filter and Sort.
| >
|

How do I convert a database from 3.0 to 8.5?

Posted: 28 Dec 2007 06:48 PM PST

Perfect. Thank you!

"Rich/rerat" wrote:
 

Where download update from 4.5 to 4.5a german?

Posted: 28 Dec 2007 10:47 AM PST

"Ken" <Thanks> wrote:
 
 

No, unfortunately not. Worksy2k.exe is the english version, I need a
german or multilanguage version.
But thank you for trying to help me.

Regards
Harald
--
http://www.effenberg.de/

Integrating Word into Word

Posted: 28 Dec 2007 05:50 AM PST

Re: I forgot to add that I had not upgraded from an earlier version of
Works Suite.

Very interesting.

Thanks for the information.

Ken

"J&P" <com> wrote in message
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| Ken, for your future reference, I forgot to add that I had not upgraded
from
| an earlier version of Works Suite.
|
| Thanks for the New Year good wishes. May 2008 be a prosperous one for
you.
|
| Joe
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| news:phx.gbl...

| > You're Welcome, great to hear you have resolved the problem.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > Happy New Year!
| >
| > "J&P" <com> wrote in message
| > news:%phx.gbl...
| >
| > | That was it, Ken!
| > |
| > | "Word in Works Suite Add-in" installed and there it was - Word
sitting
| > | prettily in the Works Launch Menu!
| > |
| > | Thanks a million!
| > |
| > | Joe
| > |
| > | "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > | news:phx.gbl...
| >
| > | > Hi Joe,
| > | >
| > | > Thanks for the link specific to Works Suite 2006
| > | >
| > | > Did you upgrade from a earlier version of Works Suite?
| > | >
| > | > If so, You might try this......
| > | >
| > | > Install Word in Works Suite Add-in
| > | >
| > | > 1. Insert Microsoft Works Suite Disk 1.
| > | > 2. Click Start, and then click Run.
| > | > 3. In the Open box, type:
| > | > d :\Wordadd\setup.exe
| > | > where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM player.
| > | > 4. Click OK.
| > | > 5. Follow the instructions onscreen
| > | >
| > | > Information from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309499/en-us
| > | >
| > | > If this doesn't solve the problem then I suspect your Windows XP
user
| > | > profile is corrupt.
| > | >
| > | > Mine got corrupted a couple years ago.
| > | >
| > | > Ken
| > | >
| >
|
|