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Posted: 12 Apr 2008 04:39 PM PDT


 

....as proven by the statement that appeared above your reply :)

The problem lies in the assumption that "new software" is an improvement
on the version before it.
"It ain't necessarily so"

Please Help-Keyboard not reponding in Works processor

Posted: 12 Apr 2008 02:11 PM PDT

Re: Is there any way I can just check to see if I have a write protection on
the works processor?

I have Works version 6.0, looked in it's Help index, neither protection or
write protection exist. You can check your Works Word processor Help, Push
(F1) key to access Help.

You could try Repair, if available for your version of Works, go to Control
Panel, select Add/Remove program, select Works.

Or

You could try reinstalling Works, be sure to use the cleanup utilities,
these utilities cleanup registry and other things associated with Works.

Example can be found here...
http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/sHARED/7513181faq24.shtml


Also....

How to perform a clean boot procedure to prevent background programs from
interfering with a game or a program that you currently use
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796/en-us

Perhaps there is some other program interfering and causing the problem,
using the above knowledge base article might help with trouble shooting.

Ken


"DeeHam" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com...

| Sorry it still doesn't work. Is there any way I can just check to see if
I
| have a write protection on the works processor? And if there is one, how
do
| I take it off?
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| >
| >
| > Typing problems can be caused by the printer driver, did you recently
change
| > something is this area?
| >
| >
| > You might try reinstalling Printer.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "DeeHam" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | I'm not for sure what happened but some of the keys will not respond
to in
| > | Works word processor. The number keys on the right side respond, but
none
| > of
| > | the other key will. I tried rebooting my system twice and it still
didn't
| > | resolve the problem. All the other application are working properly.
| > I've
| > | tried all the tricks I know.
| >
| >

MSWorks on Vista.

Posted: 11 Apr 2008 08:23 PM PDT

Rod you might find this helpful...

There is a search box under (Windows Help and How-To)....

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

Ken

"rod" <com.au> wrote in message
news:%23MnZZ%phx.gbl...
|
| Ripper Ken!
| I remember doing that on my XP,
| I just couldn't recall the process
|
| You shall be remembered in despatches.
|
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| news:phx.gbl...
| > Hi Rod,
| >
| > I think you will find Program data (templates) is in a hidden folder.
| >
| > The following info gained from previous post, I do not have Vista.
| >
| > In Vista, go to Control Panel, choose classic view on the left pane,
open
| > Folder Options, click the 'view' tab, uncheck the box for "hide
extensions
| > for known file types", and select the button to 'show hidden files and
| > folders', (basically the same as doing this in XP)
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "rod" <com.au> wrote in message
| > news:%phx.gbl...
| > |
| > | A colleague just purchased a cutting edge laptop
| > | with Vista.
| > |
| > | We were told by the shop assistant that we wouldn't need
| > | the y2k patch.
| > |
| > | So, we tried by throwing my copy on for a test,
| > | and sure enough the dates were as required.
| > | What was strange, the MSWorks 4.5a task launcher
| > | was completely different from that which is shown on
| > | W95 / 98 / XP
| > | A real non intuitive launch sequence with multiple clicks
| > | yuk.
| > | We shall have to place the module icons in the quik launch bar
| > |
| > | Any idea where "Templates" are held in Vista please?
| > | Any idea how we "show program extensions" on Vista?
| > |
| > |
| > |
| > |
| > |
| >
|
|

Works Spreadsheet Formula Problem

Posted: 11 Apr 2008 07:13 AM PDT

What you want to do can't be done automatically. Ken has given you some
suggestions on how to handle it.

Each cell either contains a constant that you typed or pasted in, or a
formula. The results of a formula are subject to change whenever the
spreadsheet is recalculated either automatically or manually.

What you want to happen is a formula to change into a constant when
something happens in another cell. The only way that can happen is by
the user manually replacing the formula with a constant.

--

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


"kidkillmillions" <microsoft.com> wrote in
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alphabetical

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 01:20 PM PDT



"grandma" wrote:
 

Thank you, Mike and Ken. It took a while, but I finally got it!

wps

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 01:31 AM PDT

Glad it worked, thanks for letting us know.

Ken

"Grandad Tom" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thank you for your assistance the Works 632 package did the trick.
| Regards Tom
| --
| Tom
|
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Working Together
| >
| > Microsoft Works and Microsoft® Office
| > http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/more/worktogether.mspx
| >
| > Hope this helps,
| > Ken
| >
| > "Grandad Tom" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | Hello
| > | I have microsoft office can someone help me open a wps document I have
| > been
| > | sent please?
| > | --
| > | Tom
| >
| >

"save" to CD

Posted: 08 Apr 2008 12:31 AM PDT

Perhaps.... From Google...

Windows Vista Help: Burn a CD or DVDTo burn a Mastered disc, you need free
space on your hard disk equal to the capacity of the disc. For a typical CD,
this is about 650 megabytes (MB). ...
windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59
316981033.mspx - 95k - Cached - Similar pages

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59316981033.mspx

Good luck,
Ken

"Gabbey" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com...

| I hate to admit it, but I don't know how to save or burn a document to a
CD.
| I do not have floppies with this computer. I need to burn a PDF file to
CD.
| I have Vista and MS Works. Your help would be appreciated.

MSWorks...The Time enigma.

Posted: 07 Apr 2008 08:28 PM PDT

Yes that's cute Ken...thanks.

However, it is unusable.
I have 2000 town names in a spreadsheet
and I have to employ a VLookup to offer the town name
which then ascribes an Australian state.

The trouble for the embarassment, I have a large wide database
(254 fields) and when troubleshooting, I had forgot the state ascription.

when I culled the database for your observation
the error became apparent :)

Cheers and ta for your time.






"Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
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MS Word or Works Word Processor?

Posted: 07 Apr 2008 12:07 PM PDT

After I put the icon for my Works Word processor on the desktop it displayed
as "Shortcut to WksWP.exe".

I didn't like that, so right clicked the icon, choose Properties, General
tab.

Erased (deleted) Shortcut to WksWP.exe.

Replaced with..... Works Word Processor, clicked OK.

Desktop icon now displays as "Works Word Processor".



File Extensions.......

Extensions are the characters (usually three or four letters, such as .doc,
..txt, .wps, or .html) that follow the period at the end of a file name.
Extensions are associated with a particular type of file. The file type
identifies the program, such as Microsoft Works Word processor for .wps,
that is used to open the file.

Then, for whatever reason, someone in Microsoft's goofed and decided to
check them as hidden as a default setting.

To display these extensions.. go to Folder Options in Control Panel.

You can also get to Folder Options by opening My Documents, then choose
Folder Options on it's Tools menu.


In Folder Options dialog window, View tab, uncheck "Hide file extensions for
known file types".

Microsoft also hides a lot of files and folders, I would also tick "Show
hidden files and folders"

Click OK.


If you want to view all file extensions on your computer select File Types
tab. Note: unless one knows what they are doing, DO NOT make any changes
here, be careful.

Ken


"imppact" <co.uk> wrote in message
news:sN_Kj.15228$ams2...

| Thanks for the tip Ken, I've also added an icon for Works Word Processor
to
| my desktop...
|
|
| "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| news:%phx.gbl...

| > Hi Tim,
| >
| > I have Works Suite 2001.
| >
| > Like your Suite, when installed, it hides Works Word processor and
| > replaces
| > it with Microsoft Word.
| >
| > I could never find a way to include hidden Works Word processor in Task
| > Launcher.
| >
| > To gain access to Works Word processor I searched for WksWP.exe, right
| > clicked WksWP.exe, selected Send To, then on the expanding menu choose
| > Desktop (create shortcut).
| >
| > I now have access to Works Word processor via it's icon on my desktop.
| >
| >
| > The info I provided to associate Works Word processor documents (they
have
| > .wps extension) with Works Word processor is not a work around, it's the
| > way
| > it should have been.
| >
| > Like I said in the beginning of my previous post "This could be a file
| > association problem".
| >
| > There is many ways file association can get changed. When you installed
| > Works Suite (.wps) should have (via installation program) changed to
| > associate with Works Word processor. Have no idea why it didn't.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "imppact" <co.uk> wrote in message
| > news:KrMKj.13376$ams2...
| >
| > | Hello Ken & thanks for your prompt response. I tried your suggestion
&
| > yes,
| > | it does partially solve my problem. Unfortunately inside Works Suite,
| > MS
| > | Word is still listed as the default word processor. But not to worry,
| > your
| > | workaround should do just fine...
| > |
| > | BTW - Despite what I wrote yesterday, my wife tells me I never used
| > Works
| > | Suite 2004. She was the one who used it before moving to Office 2003.
| > | Apparently I used Works 7 which does not include MS Word, so obviously
| > my
| > | memory is not what it was - one of the joys of growing old I'm
afraid...
| > |
| > | Best Wishes
| > | Tim
| > |
| > |
| > |
| > | "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > | news:phx.gbl...
| > | > This could be a file association problem.
| > | >
| > | > Right click on one of your Works Word processor documents, choose
| > | > Properties.
| > | >
| > | > In properties dialog window, General tab, it probably displays
| > Microsoft
| > | > Word for (Opens With)?
| > | >
| > | > If it does, click Change, it will take a few seconds for Open With
| > dialog
| > | > window to display, scroll to and select Microsoft Works Word
| > Processor,
| > | > click OK.
| > | >
| > | > Hope this helps,
| > | > Ken
| > | >
| > | > "imppact" <co.uk> wrote in message
| > | > news:PhuKj.11289$ams2...
| > | > | Hello Group
| > | > |
| > | > | After some years of using another office suite I've recently
| > returned
| > to
| > | > | Works Suite 2004. I've managed to update the Works component to
| > version
| > | > 8.5
| > | > | but I have a problem - Well, more of a query really! Is there a
way
| > of
| > | > | making Works Word Processor the default application for text
| > documents?
| > | > At
| > | > | the moment if I produce a document using Works Word Processor &
save
| > it,
| > | > | when reopened it always loads MS Word. Because I find MS Word a
| > little
| > | > | complicated, I'd prefer it didn't do this...Anyone able to help?
| > | > |
| > | > | Many Thanks
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| > |
| > |
| >
|
|

Adding % in spreadsheet??

Posted: 06 Apr 2008 05:27 PM PDT

What do you mean by "limited to maximum of 7%" What happens if you use
something larger? Do you get an error message?

Or does the result display as *****? In that case, the column is too
narrow to display the results \ and you need to make it wider.

--

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


"Steve D" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Time

Posted: 04 Apr 2008 10:49 PM PDT

Perhaps have two "time" fields.

One for hours and the other for minutes.

Just a thought,
Ken


"Rich/rerat" <com> wrote in message
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| rod,
| You need to have the data in the hh:mm format so you can do time
| calculations/conversions. You probably need your programmer to make the
| changes, too complicated for me.
|
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|
| "rod" <com.au> wrote in message
| news:phx.gbl...
|
| Aaargh! Rich.
| Sorry to put you through that, your work is appreciated,
| but that was not the problem. (cringe)
|
| I have a Time solution for MSWorks (attached)
| the problem I was/am having is my programmer has
| formatted my time field sub set with a 12:11 time rather than a number
1211
| and I was seeing if i could solve that problem within works
| rather than have the programmer fix the field.
|
| I'll still retain your excel sheet, thanks
| Rodney
|
|
|

business cards for works

Posted: 03 Apr 2008 11:01 PM PDT


"ccday" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:com...
|
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| >
| > Re: There is no template for business cards in Works.
| >
| > I am using Works version 6.0, it has a variety of templates for business
| > cards.
| >
| > Open your Works Word processor program, on it's Tools menu choose
Labels, in
| > Labels dialog window tick Mailing Labels, click OK.
| >
| > In Label Settings dialog window, select your product, then scroll to and
| > select it's product number, click New Document.
| >
| > Note: one can also choose Custom to create there own template.
| >
| >
| > Which version of Works do you have?
| >
| > In most any program one can find name and version by choosing About....
on
| > it's Help menu.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| >
| >I have Works 8.5 Ken.
| Thank you for the advice. I gave it a quick check out and see I will need
to
| practice a bit before printing it out for real. I do wish I hadn't got my
new
| pc with Works on it. I miss Word big time.
| cheers
| Cal

Hi Cal,

I have Word, it was included with my Works Suite 2001.

In fact, Works Suite installs Word in Task Launcher and hides Works Word
processor.

I like the simplicity of Works Word processor so had to search for it then
create a shortcut so I can access it from my desktop.

I like Works Word processor envelope and label features because they are (in
some cases) more robust then Words.

Just because they are designated envelope and label doesn't mean that is all
you can use them for.

For one thing, I use the envelope feature to fill out and sign my checkbook
checks. (can't do this with Word)


I compared the business card templates between my Works and Word, they are
exactly the same.

Ken

How do I restore my documents to microsoft works?

Posted: 03 Apr 2008 02:01 AM PDT

Re: Restarted the computer and they disappeared!

The uninstall program should have told you to restart the computer. Very
poor design by Corel (Word Perfect) if it didn't.

Did suggestion by Michael solve your email address problem?

If not, provide more info such as process getting to where are you writing
the address.

Ken

"ldshawn" wrote

| Hello Ken!! Restarted the computer and they dissapeared! One other
problem
| you might be able to help with. When I write a document with works my
email
| address changes to another email address before I finish typing mine. I
have
| run all of my antivirus and spyware programs and it continues. Thanks for
all
| of your help. David
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > Another thought,
| >
| > Usually after one does a install or uninstall the computer should be
| > rebooted.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "Ken" <Thanks> wrote in message
| > news:phx.gbl...
| > | Hi David,
| > |
| > | Which specific icons are you referring to?
| > |
| > | Are these icons in Desktop Taskbar, if so, are they on the left or
right
| > | side. In other words, are they next to Start or next to the Clock on
the
| > | Taskbar.
| > |
| > | Ken
| > |
| > |
| > | "ldshawn" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | news:com...
| > |
| > | | Hello Ken! It worked!!! And my documents are still there!! Now
how to
| > | get
| > | | rid of the icons on my desk top! I dragged them to the recycle bin,
| > right
| > | | clicked and clicked on deleate and they are still on the desktop.
The
| > | window
| > | | that pops up says that they are no longer at this location but I see
| > | them!!!.
| > | | Thanks David
| > | |
| > | | "Ken" wrote:
| > | |
| > | | >
| > | | > Add/Remove Programs in Windows Vista
| > | | >
| > | | > So you say you can't find the Add/Remove programs function in
Windows
| > | Vista?
| > | | > Well, in Windows XP Add/Remove Programs is in Control Panel under
an
| > | icon of
| > | | > the same name. But in Windows Vista it has been changed to
"Programs
| > and
| > | | > Features".
| > | | >
| > | | > To locate the Program and Features function:
| > | | >
| > | | > 1. Click Start and choose Control Panel,
| > | | >
| > | | > 2. In Control Panel double click on the "Programs and Features"
icon.
| > | | >
| > | | > 3. Here you can find all the programs and items which are
installed in
| > | | > Windows Vista.
| > | | >
| > | | > 4. To remove any of them click once on the program you want to
| > uninstall
| > | and
| > | | > then click on Uninstall/Change and follow the prompts.
| > | | >
| > | | > Now wasn't that easy!
| > | | >
| > | | >
| > | | >
| > | | > "ldshawn" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | | > news:com...
| > | | > | Thank you Spirit! Now how do I uninstall it? Will it work if I
| > deleate
| > | it
| > | | > on
| > | | > | the desk top? I have vista home premium.
| > | | > |
| > | | > | "Spirit" wrote:
| > | | > |
| > | | > | > Uninstalling Word Perfect should return Documents to default.
| > | | > | >
| > | | > | > http://helpdesk.wisc.edu/page.php?id=5195
| > | | > | >
| > | | > | >
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6186021.html
| > | | > | >
| > | | > | > "ldshawn" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > | | > | > news:com...
| > | | > | > > Hello All! I am a novice when it comes to computers! I
recieved
| > an
| > | | > email
| > | | > | > > from
| > | | > | > > the sister in law that had an important letter for my wife
as an
| > | | > | > > attachment.
| > | | > | > > When I tried to open it I got a window that said I needed to
| > | download
| > | | > word
| > | | > | > > perfect to access it. I took the trial edition and all of my
| > | documents
| > | | > | > > were
| > | | > | > > changed to word perfect format. Now I can't get my documents
| > | because
| > | | > the
| > | | > | > > trial ran out. How do I restore the documents to words?
Thanks
| > | David
| > | | > | >
| > | | > | >
| > | | > | >
| > | | >
| > | | >
| > |
| >
| >

CSV files query

Posted: 02 Apr 2008 06:51 PM PDT

Hmmm, interesting,
thanks for clearing that up, and putting me straight Brent.
I became labelled a troll once for asking about "sidebar" on my XP
thinking it came with XP
Turned out my IT prof, placed it on as a handy utility without my knowledge.

Yes I'll see if he can subset to *.dbf, that is my prefereed default
platform.




"Brent" <undefined> wrote in message
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if formula

Posted: 02 Apr 2008 11:47 AM PDT

I'm assuming that the values in B23 through B73 are the numbers 30
through 80, the quick fix would be to put 0 in B23, then B24 on contain
31, etc.

As the vlookup help explains:

The values in the first column must be in ascending order (text from A.
Z first, and then times, numbers, and dates). Works searches the first
column for the largest number that is less than or equal to LookupValue.

So F12 values of 0 through 30 would match the B23 entry, and 31 would
match B24, etc.

A bit nicer way, assuming that B22 and C22 are not used, is to put 0 in
B22 and the desired value in C22 and extend the lookup from B22. This
allows values of less that 30 to have a different result than 30.



--

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


"LC" <com> wrote in message
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New computer

Posted: 01 Apr 2008 07:33 AM PDT

David, you are welcome, glad it helped, thanks for posting back.

My version 6.0, in task launcher, displays 'Address Book' for (names and
address) program, guess your version displays 'Contacts' for the same
program.

Ken

"David" wrote

| Ken - I have just tried your suggestion and it worked for both my calender
| and contacts (names and addresses). That was a great help and saved me
hours
| of time thanks very much.
| David
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| > For your calendar you could use it's export/import capabilities.
| >
| > Not sure what you mean by contacts. I use Works version 6.0.
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "David" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| >
| > | I have a new computer and would like to know how to transfer my
calender
| > and
| > | contacts to my new task launcher programme please!
| >
| >

Creating an If statement in Works

Posted: 29 Mar 2008 05:37 PM PDT

Oops

try
=IF(AND(B1>79.9,B1<85),"bronze",IF(AND(B1>84.9,B1< 90),"silver",IF(AND(B1>89.9,B1<100.1),"gold","")))

student cash flow will only go to the nearest whole dollar amount.

Posted: 29 Mar 2008 08:56 AM PDT


"Pam" 

If you click the column header, the entire column will go black
and then you set the format, the entire column format follows
You only need to do this once, on any SS.

This can be tricky on a SS, sometimes you may have other cells in the
column that require different formatting.

Not printing gridlines

Posted: 29 Mar 2008 06:41 AM PDT


Good to hear you are up and away,

In my early MSWorks 4.5a
If you have a range of numbers you can create a chart
automatically with a few clicks, by selecting the chart button.

If, in the spreadsheet the "print area" is set for just a few cells
this problem always raises it's head.

Another ticklish problem is in the database when a field width is set to
zero

You know the field is there, but you can't find it.

Regards
Rodney



"jane55" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Reading WPS files on another computer without Works

Posted: 28 Mar 2008 12:01 AM PDT



How to open a Works 6.0, a Works 7.0, a Works 8.0, or a Works 9.0 word
processing document in Word
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315757

See this paragraph... If Works 6.0, Works 7.0, Works 8.0, or Works 9.0 is
not installed on same computer as Word

Hope this helps,
Ken


There is also a viewer...

Word Viewer 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=95E24C87-8732-48D5-8689-AB826E7B8FDF&displaylang=en

Overview
Word Viewer 2003 lets you open Word 2003 documents and documents created
with all previous versions of Microsoft Word for Windows® and Microsoft Word
for Macintosh. In addition to Word document files (.doc), you can also open
files saved in the following formats:



Rich Text Format (.rtf)

Text (.txt)

Web Page formats (.htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml)

WordPerfect 5.x (.wpd)

WordPerfect 6.x (.doc, .wpd)

Works 6.0 (.wps)

Works 7.0 (.wps)

XML (.xml)


With Word Viewer 2003, you can view, print, and copy document contents to
another program. However, you cannot edit an open document, save a document,
or create a new document.



"Thumper" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| My fiance has Works on her laptop and made several attempts to send me
files
| from her laptop to mine but I am running Office 2007 and can't seem to be
| able to view any of her files. Is there a 'reader' available that I can
| download to be able to access these files without having to purchase the
| program? Seems a waste of money to spend $30-40 on a program I will never
use
| being as Office provides all that I need.

connecting

Posted: 26 Mar 2008 11:23 AM PDT

wanted just to say thanks was helpfull
--
greetings
and thanks


"rod" wrote:
 

Upgraded from 4.0 to 7.0 - mere will not work

Posted: 25 Mar 2008 12:01 PM PDT


Product Upgrades and Downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx

Hi Russel, after you reinstall 4.0, you should go to Works download website
and upgrade to Works version 4.5a.

Works 4.0 & 4.5 - Year 2000 Update (English)

This Update includes several patches to Works 4.0.

Ken

"Russell" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Tks Vmuch, I think I will remove 7.0 and reload 4.0.
| Russell
|
| "Erik Jan" wrote:
|
| > Russell had de volgende lumineuze gedachte op 25-03-08 20:01:
| > > last night I upgraded from Works 4.0 to 7.0 and now my data base will
not
| > > merge into my documents.
| >
| > Dear Russel,
| >
| > I am sorry to say so, but you did not upgrade, you downgraded as far as
| > mailmerge is concerned. You will have to remove the old fields in you
| > letter and replace them with the new fields. you will have trouble with
| > fields that contain formatted numbers, like dates, times and amounts.
| > You will not be able to merge the results of calculations or formulas.
| > the easiest method to merge these is to make an intermediary file: a csv
| > file. Use this one to do your merges. Don't forget to make the first
| > record contain your field names. This means saving your database twice,
| > once as a wdb file and then as a csv file. It will become a routine and
| > with this workaround you will be a happy user of version 7.
| >
| > The crippling of mail merge in the versions 5 through 8 has been the
| > constant complaint of users since the year 2000. I do not know what is
| > the situation in version nine, since I have abandoned Works and Windows
| > some time ago and work with Openoffice.org with Mandriva Linux as OS now
| > on a new computer. It works like a dream: fast, no viruses or other
| > malware, no gradual corruption of the registry, no Vista, etc.
| >
| > Good luck,
| >
| > Erik Jan.
| >

Cannot open Database files

Posted: 24 Mar 2008 01:48 PM PDT

I believe I have solved my problem. When I opened a new test database, I
right clicked the file name. I toggled down to "Open With" and found that my
default setting was for "Microsoft Works". I changed the default setting to
"Microsoft Works Database" and I was able to open not only my test database
file -- but also all of my existing database files. My thanks to DON and rod
for your replies.


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