Converting from Publisher98 to Publisher2003

[Oshutterup]

I am needing to convert some of my older data from Microsoft Publisher 98 to
use in Microsoft Publisher 2003 - If I try to just open up the files from 98
into 2003 it tells me that it can not be used from older versions. Could
someone tell me how I can convert these files? Thank you...

 

[Mary Sauer]

If you have Norton, disable "script blocking" and in Norton Options, misc. disable
"Office Plug-in", if you don't have Norton, disable whatever anti-virus software you
do have until the conversion is complete.

 

[Sharryl P]

Mary,
I tried this technique and it didn't help me in converting my files to a
newer versions. Do you have any other ideas?
Sharryl

 

[Mary Sauer]

Publisher 2003 should open the 98 files without any issue. Are you getting an error?
When you double-click a 98 file does it still say it can't open a different version
document? In Publisher, view, pictures, click hide pictures, try opening again. Try
opening the files in safe mode, Publisher 98 saved all the printer information with
each publication, it could be a printer issue.