R
Robert
I downloaded the new MS Office Beta and now my MS Works is not working.
How do I get Works to run again?
How do I get Works to run again?
J
JoAnn Paules [MVP]
This is a known issue - and one of the reasons you should *always* do your
homework before downloading beta software.
I've seen a fix in one of the Office newsgroups within the last couple of
days. I've found searching the archives with Google is the easiest way to do
that.
homework before downloading beta software.
I've seen a fix in one of the Office newsgroups within the last couple of
days. I've found searching the archives with Google is the easiest way to do
that.
R
Robert
what do you mean "do your homework"?
are you saying to google my issue?
are you saying to google my issue?
JoAnn Paules said:
J
JoAnn Paules [MVP]
"Do your homework" in this case means that before downloading beta software
you should read newsgroups to see what kind of issues people are having.
Especially the ones related to the programs you use. It's bad enough to risk
screwing up your computer but installing iffy software without trying to
learn what the risks are first is not the brightest thing you can do.
And yes, I am saying to Google the issue. The Google groups interface is the
easiest way to do so.
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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
you should read newsgroups to see what kind of issues people are having.
Especially the ones related to the programs you use. It's bad enough to risk
screwing up your computer but installing iffy software without trying to
learn what the risks are first is not the brightest thing you can do.
And yes, I am saying to Google the issue. The Google groups interface is the
easiest way to do so.
--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Robert said:
B
Bob Buckland ?:-\)
Hi Robert,
MS Office 2007 includes some updated MS Works DLL files (about a dozen <g>) that the older versions of MS Works don't understand.
WkWbl.DLL is the main one that causes the apps and utilities such as WksSB.exe (the Works Portfolio Manager) to choke a bit.
For the current workaround to get both MS Works and Office 2007
Beta 2 working together you'll need your MS Works CD and these steps.
1. Use Start=>Programs=>Accessories=>System Tools and set a System Restore Point.
2. As with any significant change to your PC configuration such as installing and uninstalling software backup your files before
proceeding.
3. From Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control panel uninstall Microsoft Works.
4. Delete the folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\
5. Restart the PC.
6. Install Works from the CD.
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what do you mean "do your homework"?
are you saying to google my issue? >>
--
I hope this helped you,
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP
LINKS for the 2007 Office System
1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system iinfo is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview
2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007
a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net
MS Office 2007 includes some updated MS Works DLL files (about a dozen <g>) that the older versions of MS Works don't understand.
WkWbl.DLL is the main one that causes the apps and utilities such as WksSB.exe (the Works Portfolio Manager) to choke a bit.
For the current workaround to get both MS Works and Office 2007
Beta 2 working together you'll need your MS Works CD and these steps.
1. Use Start=>Programs=>Accessories=>System Tools and set a System Restore Point.
2. As with any significant change to your PC configuration such as installing and uninstalling software backup your files before
proceeding.
3. From Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control panel uninstall Microsoft Works.
4. Delete the folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\
5. Restart the PC.
6. Install Works from the CD.
=========
what do you mean "do your homework"?
are you saying to google my issue? >>
--
I hope this helped you,
Bob Buckland ?
MS Office system products MVP
LINKS for the 2007 Office System
1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie
the 2007 Microsoft Office system iinfo is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview
2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007
a. Install the ActiveX access control
http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=XT101650581033
b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net
J
JoAnn Paules [MVP]
Thank you Bob. I knew someone posted something about that issue.
G
Glen
Hi Bob,
What about those people who purchaced the computer with MS Works installed
(Gateway) but did not recieve any disks with it. Are they out of luck?
What about those people who purchaced the computer with MS Works installed
(Gateway) but did not recieve any disks with it. Are they out of luck?
B
Bob Buckland ?:-\)
Hi Glen,
Well, it's one of those cases where the PC supplier was *supposed* to provide the CDs. Some do it as part of the 'recovery CDs',
others as compressed CD images (with a tool of some sort in Start=>Program files that 'allow' you to make your own set of CDs from
the image and then use those.
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Hi Bob,
What about those people who purchaced the computer with MS Works installed
(Gateway) but did not recieve any disks with it. Are they out of luck? >>
Well, it's one of those cases where the PC supplier was *supposed* to provide the CDs. Some do it as part of the 'recovery CDs',
others as compressed CD images (with a tool of some sort in Start=>Program files that 'allow' you to make your own set of CDs from
the image and then use those.
========
Hi Bob,
What about those people who purchaced the computer with MS Works installed
(Gateway) but did not recieve any disks with it. Are they out of luck? >>
G
Glen
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the quick reply. Have it all worked out, it was part of the
recovery files.
Thanks again,
Glen
Thanks for the quick reply. Have it all worked out, it was part of the
recovery files.
Thanks again,
Glen