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| Posted: 28 Aug 2005 02:06 AM PDT On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:17:26 +0100, "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org> wrote: Most grateful, Kevin. I'll start with this and see how it goes :) -- Anna |
| Cannot edit an open document in Works 4.5 Posted: 27 Aug 2005 04:11 PM PDT Unless his A drive is a super drive, the file must be compressed since floppies are 1.44 MB not 1.24. In any case you gave to have some extra room in the file structure to edit the file. Copy it to the hard drive, making sure to set the properties to allow edit (not read only). "DavidF" <com> wrote in message news:phx.gbl... | In addition to what Kevin suggested, you might try moving the copy from the | floppy to your hard drive and try opening it from there. As a general rule | you should not save directly to a floppy. | | DavidF | | "Whzerd" <microsoft.com> wrote in message | news:com... | > Something happened to one of my Works 4.5 documents while I was trying to | > "save as" to the "A" drive today after a major edit. It can still be | opened | > but I cannot edit it. The copy on the floppy is in the same condition. The | > property of the document says it IS NOT "read only". The size is 1.24 MB. | Help | | |
| retrieval of documents once an error message shuts it down Posted: 24 Aug 2005 12:19 AM PDT Do you mean that you were working on a document for some time, but not done any File, Save on it, and Works crashes? If you haven't done any saves, there's nothing to recover. You should get in the habit of clicking the Save button every 5 or 10 minutes, or before you do any major change to the document. -- Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm "FLAT TOP" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... |
| Works 8 and MS Office Standard 2003 Trial Posted: 23 Aug 2005 11:31 AM PDT Hi Lori, Sorry, no other ideas. Ken "Lori" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... | Thanks for the reply Ken, but no go. Tried everything in the article and | nothing works. It is hard to believe that Microsoft would put out a product | that does not properly work with anything other than an administrator account | when the whole purpose of windows is to be able to setup multiple user | accounts with different permission levels. | | Any other ideas? I already tried calling Gateway and they do not have a | clue either except to suggest that I change permissions to administrator | which I do not want to do. | | "Ken" wrote: | | > Hi Lori, | > | > Perhaps the following knowledge base article will help. | > | > Works: Calendar Does Not Start If You Are Logged on As Power User or User | > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;268218 | > | > Ken | > | > "Lori" <microsoft.com> wrote in message | > news:com... | > | > I have a new Gateway PC that has Microsoft Works 8 and MS Office Standard | > 2003 Trial installed. I want to use Works for now. I have one | > administrator, 2 power users and 1 limited accounts setup. When I start up | > Works 8 in the Administrator account, everything is fine and I can open a | > new | > calander. When I try to start Works in any of the other user accounts, it | > tells me that there are several files that are needed and cannot be accessed | > so Calander cannot be opened--it says to reinstall Works. The first message | > I received said something about starting Outlook 2003. I have not started | > Outlook yet in any of the user accounts. I checked in Internet options and | > it has Outlook as the defalut calander. When I try to change it I can't | > because only the Outlook calander is listed. I may update to MS Office 2003 | > later so I do not want to uninstall the trial. | > | > Why does everything work fine in the admin account and the calander will not | > load in any of the other user accounts? How can I fix this. This is a new | > PC and I do not have disks to reinstall Works as the error message | > suggested. | > Do I need to let Outlook install in the Admin account and let it import my | > Works email account & then try listing Works as the default again? | > | > Please reply ASAP if anyone can help. I need to finish setting this up as | > soon as possible. | > | > | > |
| Batch files with Works 4.5 under XP Posted: 20 Aug 2005 03:13 PM PDT I'm glad that worked. I know when I moved to XP, I had to dink around with my Win95/98 batch files to get them to work the same as they used to. -- Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm "Vic Lilley" <co.uk> wrote in message news:dsl.pipex.com... |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2005 02:59 PM PDT Hello Paul, thanks for your reply. I'll check on this, but I suspect you are right, they are referring to Works Suite for Word. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Works, and I don't have remote access to the computer, so my apologies for being slightly vague on this. I'll see if I can arrange access to the PC, and confirm. Regards, Jeff. "Paul Ballou" wrote: |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2005 07:01 PM PDT If I go ahead and run the Office 2003 setup, can I use the various works templates & projects in there--or possibly at least link to the tasks etc that I might use? I know that I can get the calander to work for Office 2003. In fact, I noticed that in my Admin account the Calander and contact list both have Outlook listed as the default. I can change the Outlook Contact List to Address Book but I cannot change the calander. Outlook is my only choice for Calander, even in the Admin account where I have not even started the Office programs yet! Maybe if I go ahead and run the Office install, it will allow me to switch back to Works or at least properly recognize the Works Calander? Could Works possibly require IIS to be loaded because it does use address book which has options for the various web directories? That still doesnt explain why it would work OK in my Admin account though without IIS loaded. "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" wrote: |
| transferring works when number is lost Posted: 18 Aug 2005 11:21 AM PDT I recently bought a new computer as a "back up" for the machine I use daily. The IT professional that came to my home, used Norton Ghost and cloned my complete system onto the backup computer. Everything works splendidly, Works included. You may wish to try that route. HTH Rodney | Recently we needed to get a new computer. Is there any way to transfer | Microsoft Works onto the new computer from the old. The installer asks for | our key product code. Unfortunately, I do not know where the original | software went. Any help??? |
| Microsoft Works 8.0 wont read Works 3.0 documents Posted: 17 Aug 2005 07:57 PM PDT Download and install the converter... http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. some support http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm "Darren Milne" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... | Hi Kevin, | | Thanks for your prompt reply. Unfortunately this does not work. The drop | down list just changes what extension files are displayed for opening (eg | *.wps, *.doc etc.) | | The earliest version shown on the drop down list is Works v4.0 (*.wps - same | extension of the Works 3.0 files, so they are displayed in the file window) | but the integrated help clearly states that v3.0 onwards is supported. | | We can convert all the documents to RTF format but this is a big job.. and | according the help file we should not have to. | | Cheers, | Darren | | | | "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" wrote: | | > Hi Darren. | > | > Perhaps item No.2 on this list helps? | > | > http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/support.mspx | > | > HTH, | > -- | > Kevin James. | > Tua'r Goleuni | > Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005 | > Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm |
| How locate empty spreadsheet cells Posted: 16 Aug 2005 06:38 AM PDT Hi Fred, I have Works 6.0 Your formula =IF(C3="",0,1) functions okay in my spreadsheet. I placed the formula in cell C4 and if cell C3 is blank a zero is displayed in cell C4, else if cell C3 has either text or number cell C4 displays a one. Ken "Fred Sherberger" <com> wrote in message news:k%lMe.6177$news.atl.earthlink.net... How can I check to see if a cell is empty in the MSWorks (7.0) spreadsheet? I tried =IF(c3="",0,1) but it didn't work I know the ISBLANK in Excel will check for empty cells, but don't want to redo my spreadsheet in Excel unless I really have to. Thanks. Fred in Atlanta... Opposing the Charismatic Megafauna Syndrome |
| Printing multiple "records" on one page Posted: 15 Aug 2005 06:04 PM PDT Hi JohnS, Good suggestion, works for me. Ken "JohnS" <com> wrote in message news:supernews.com... Hi Gatz, Have you tried creating a Report and copying Report Output to the Word Processor?. You set-up the Word Processor to contain the number of columns you need and horizontally or vertically. Hope this helps. "gatz" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... get sequence. |
| Error - MS Word 97 Unable to load graphics conversion filter Posted: 15 Aug 2005 06:02 PM PDT WD95: Error Message Opening Word 97 File in Word 6.x, 7.x http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=161841 -- Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm "The-Hangman" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... |
| Posted: 13 Aug 2005 01:34 PM PDT Thanks so much!! It worked perfectly. Thanks again "com" wrote: |
| Lost ability to read Works 4.x documents Posted: 13 Aug 2005 12:06 PM PDT wp2krtf.exe. is a WORKS to WORD converter, there is a converter for prior versions of WORKS listed on this page http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. some support http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm "Ken" <ne> wrote in message news:phx.gbl... | Hi Tom, | | If you have WindowsMe or XP operating system I was going to suggest system | restore, but not sure it will work, you might give it a try. | | Perhaps Works CleanUp utility may do the trick. | | Typical Works CleanUp Utility info... | http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/sHARED/7513181faq24.shtml | | I have Works 6.0 and have not downloaded wp2krtf.exe. | | Ken | | "Tom Darragh" <com> wrote in message | news:phx.gbl... | I am on Works 6.0 and I was able to read documents prepared and saved in | Works 5 (4.x) until today. | | I downloaded and installed wp2krtf.exe from Microsoft. Since then documents | prepared in Works 4.x are unreadable being only symbols instead of letters. | | I removed and reinstalled Works 6.0 but still have the problem. Does anyone | know how I can fix this self inflicted damage? | | Tom D. | | | | | | | |
| Posted: 10 Aug 2005 08:57 PM PDT Hi Dan, The spreadsheet and database are separate tools from the word processor and unfortunately, we see similar situations far too often in this Ng. If you have access to a different printer then see if that helps. I have a link on my Works Spreadsheet FAQ page that shows the advice that Microsoft give in their Knowledge Base article, that may help. http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQSS.htm (bottom of table). "Out of Memory" error message when you print in Works http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=841220 HTH, -- Kevin James. Tua'r Goleuni Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005 Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm "Dan" <net> wrote in message news:vSpLe.13562$tampabay.rr.com... | Why then no error with the works word processor? | | Dan | | | "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org> wrote in message | news:phx.gbl... | > Hi Dan, | > | > Unfortunately, I have come to expect that to be the case | > with Works and that manufacturer's printers! | > | > HTH. | > -- | > Kevin James. | > Tua'r Goleuni | > Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005 | > Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm | > | > | > | > | > | > "Dan" <net> wrote in message | > news:zuMKe.5477$tampabay.rr.com... | > | This is the same problem on 3 different computer with 3 different | > drivers | > | (all hp) | > | | > | Dan | > | | > | > | | |
| Works 7 can't save wdb from WinXP PS2 on Win98 Posted: 10 Aug 2005 05:53 AM PDT I'm glad you found it. Thanks for the feedback. -- Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm "Chris" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... |
| What is the difference between the word processor in Works and Wor Posted: 08 Aug 2005 09:16 AM PDT For school you will probably need Word. It will do footnotes, table of contents, indexes, and many other things that Works can't do. "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote in message news:phx.gbl... |
| MS Works Spreadsheet 2000 v5.0 VLOOKUP Posted: 07 Aug 2005 06:59 PM PDT The VLOOKUP function (a built-in calculation that you can use to create a formula) searches the first column of RangeReference until it finds the number that matches LookupValue. Then it searches to the right by the number of columns indicated by ColumnNumber, and gives the value (text or number) it finds. 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. Examples If your spreadsheet contains these entries: A B C 1 2000 439 762 2 2001 479 827 3 2002 522 897 4 2003 569 973 5 2004 620 1056 a.. =VLOOKUP(2002,A1:C5,2) equals 897 (cell C3) b.. =VLOOKUP(A5,A1:C5,1) equals 620 (cell B5) Ken "Ken" <ne> wrote in message news:%phx.gbl... Hi John, The formula should work if all referenced columns are searched. VLOOKUP("Chores",AI2:AJ6,0) VLOOKUP("Chores",AI2:AJ6,1) Ken "John L." <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... My VLOOKUP does not appear to work correctly. Given the following: AI AJ 2 "Chores 8 3 "Fun 4 4 "Sleep 8 5 "Meals 2.5 6 "Service 3.0 VLOOKUP("Chores",AI2:AI6,0) => "Chores" as expected but VLOOKUP("Chores",AI2:AI6,1) => ERR Any insight or advice would be appreciated. (BTW, this VLOOKUP only takes 3 parameters.) |
| Posted: 06 Aug 2005 08:31 AM PDT Who reformatted your computer to SP2? If you took it into a shop and they reformatted and installed SP2, they deleted any previously installed programs, such as OFFICE or WORKS that were installed. That shop should restore the computer programs from any CDs that you have. If you never had those programs, you have to purchase them. -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. some support http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm "adam gibson" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... | hello i have a problem that i cant fix i had my computer formated to service | pack 2 and now i do not have microsoft word and the others like excel | does anybody have any ideas on what i can do | -- | thanks |
| deleting a personal template in Works Posted: 05 Aug 2005 09:13 AM PDT Navigate to here and delete the appropriate file C:\Program Files\MSWorks\TEMPLATE (perhaps open the template first, and save it as "sherri template" file first, as a backup/ reference for later) HTH -- rodney at touch88.com.au Send spam to the FTC at gov Thanks, robots. "Sherri" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... | I put a personal template for a cover letter on my mom's computer, now | everything she wants a new documents, my cover letter pops up and then when i | click on new, it does the same thing. How do I get this off of her computer? | Someone help |
| Posted: 04 Aug 2005 02:08 PM PDT thanks for your help,thePrograms won't let me do this,i can't click to chage them,there is only one e-mail client on the computer. (Make Default next to This application is NOT the default Mail handler.) Thanks I will go to hp maybe they can help. robert |
| Convert MS Works Spreadsheet to Excel Posted: 04 Aug 2005 11:04 AM PDT Microsoft OFFICE has converters available, see http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx Under "downloads" on sidebar, follow the links to find http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?assetid=DC010557471033&url=http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cf196df0-70e5-4595-8a98-370278f40c57&DisplayLang=en&hurl=F39382FD014C9E7F2 AED8E87A2A5804F -- The people think the Constitution protects their rights; But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. some support http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm "Rob" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... | My PC crashed. I had a backup of a few Works spreadsheets (.wks). I bought | a new PC to replace the "trash that crashed" but it has Office Suite. | Someone please tell me that there is a converter available. |
| Posted: 04 Aug 2005 09:07 AM PDT See Curious about new version of Works a bit lowe rdown -- Mike "Ron Emser" wrote: |
| Unavailable tasks in Word 2003 Posted: 04 Aug 2005 06:02 AM PDT Great news..... Thanks, Ken "Adam" <com> wrote in message news:googlegroups.com... Thanks, I think that solved the problem. I appreciate the help. |
| Why can't Word Users not open Works Document? Posted: 04 Aug 2005 01:47 AM PDT Do you have the original CDs for the programs? If so, you'll need to reinstall them. If the programs came preinstalled from the factory, and all you have is the RESTORE CD, you'll need to run the restore CD which will wipe out SP2 and any other data on the PC and set it back to as it came from the factory. Then you'll need to do an SP2 UPDATE, not a format and fresh install. -- Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm "adam gibson" <microsoft.com> wrote in message news:com... |
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