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  1. Ms Works Task Launcher Won't Open Word

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by ashwin

    Does anyone know what is needed to make MS Works Suite 2006

    Task Launcer work to open MS Word when MS Office 2007 has

    been removed from the install - uninstall menu?

    I've tried it both ways- with and without the other MS Office related

    software installed, in case they were

    needed.

    I don't know if I need to remove something from

    MS Office program files or add something else from microsoft.

    As the Suite was installed I saw some reference to a Hot fix, but

    still no luck opening Word through the task launcher.

    The window says the program cannot be opened, may have

    been moved or deleted...

    The other items in the Suite, like Digital Camera, open through

    the task launcer.

    XP Pro, sp2,

    Any help apreciated.

    Ashwin

  2. Worst Windows Crash

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    "Are you booting the computer with the recovery cd already in?"

    I tried turning the computer on with the recovery cd in, and also after it was on.

    Neither brought up a screen.

    "Is your computer set to boot from the cdrom before the hardrive?"

    This I don't know.

    Thanks for taking time to answer.

    I took it in to the tech, and there were just not enough files left to start Windows.

    The computer came with a small surge protector in the ac cord, and the surge light was red.

    I did several things at once, so it's hard to tell what happened...We had to reinstall Windows but saved documents to another drive first.

    Thanks again

  5. Worst Windows Crash

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Hello

    I've had a bad one.

    I tried to clean off a friends computer, and have had a bad crash. I have done some maintenance, cleaned the Registry (Reg Supreme, regular clean only), ran the machine through the MS registry cleaner, and did chk dsk...

    I know I rebooted after all that, because a reboot was neccessary to change the size of the font and icons. The last thing I did was to download a batch of MS updates...

    That was a few days ago, and the computer had been unplugged. There was a spark when I plugged it in tonite, at the ac surge protector, and I don't know if that has anything to do with all this...

    When I press the "on" button, Windows won't load. I can press F8 and get the options listed for safe mode, etc, but the dashes that stream across the bottom only go about a third the wasy across, and stop.

    I tried a Barts bootable cd, and finally a Windows restore cd, but it is just a dark blank screen...

    The cd turns, but that's all. It's a toshiba laptop with XP Home sp2.

    Can anyone help me with suggestions???

    Thanks

    Ashwin

  6. Ms Works Save/open Failure

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Hi there

    I'm not able to save my MS Works docs with the Task Launcher normally, or open them normally either.

    Whether I try to save or open a new doc with Works, it prompts that it can't, as the file may be deleted or moved. Up to four prompts appear, even though I only try to save or open once.

    All my older MS Works docs open/save normally.

    Despite the prompts, the documents are saved (to "my documents"), although after a series of prompts that it can't be OPENED.

    Instead of using the MS Works task launcher, I have to go to "my docs" to open them.

    In the past when this happened, I would go to "my docs" open the file, use it , close it, and after that it would again open normally through the task launcher. Now the problem remains.

    It's MS Works 7, Windows, with XP home.

    I've used the reinstall feature to try a start fresh, to no avail.

    Can anyone help me correct this?

    Thanks

    Ashwin

  7. Active Address Links In Ms Works Docs Lost

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Found it.

    I went to

    tools--->autocorrect--->options,

    and saw under REPLACE AS YOU TYPE:

    "internet paths with hyperlinks"

    I had tried tools--->Options with no luck.

    The box was already checked, so I unchecked and then checked it again, and

    all is well. The links light up with the happy blue and open to the web

    pages....kind of like a mini reboot for that switch...Funny that a reinstall didn't work to put it to a default functioning setting....

    Thanks again Mark

    Ashwin

  8. Active Address Links In Ms Works Docs Lost

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Abiword processor seemed to have some good reviews, so I downloaded a free copy:

    http://www.abisource.com/

    It accepted images OK, but I was suprised when again, I could not create a blue web address link that would open a browser.

    I went back and reopened Open Office 2.0 and sure enough, as I typed the web addresses, they turned blue and opened a browser... I may just end up using OO..

    I'll ask the support at Abisource if they know how to activate the blues.

  14. Active Address Links In Ms Works Docs Lost

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    I'm using Opera 8+ and Sea Monkey and IE 6.

    I had the preference set to use Sea Monkey when the links were clicked on MS works.

    My FireFox has a "broken virus" in it somewhere- won't come out in an uninstall...

    I was avoiding IE 7 as the initial release was not user friendly for one of my web building software...I think they have it straightened out now....

    If I understand where you are going with your suggestion- it would be to make sure the preferences are set, the browsers are available....Right??

    THANK YOU!! I have to leave the computer for a few hours, and I'll do that asap.

    I think I had another issue before with browser preference, but it was where there was a "live blue link" but no access to the browser.

    Here, it seems to be no "live link"... I will check this out when I get back.

    Thanks again.

    Ashwin

  15. Active Address Links In Ms Works Docs Lost

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Helllo

    In the past when I used MS Works, as I typed a web address (or e-mail address), it turned blue, and became "active", i.e., I could click on it and it opened a web browser to the web page.

    Also, I've been able to cut and paste a web address to a Works document, and it would be "active".

    I would have to place the cursor at the last letter, and hit the space bar to activate the link, but now this does not work....

    I tried to look at the menu for Works,under options, but didn't see a way to make the links active.

    How can I get this feature back? Any help appreciated...

    Thanks

    Ashwin

  18. Scanning And Computer Lifespan

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by ashwin

    Hello Folks

    1) Is daily scanning for spyware an important factor in the lifespan of a computer (in terms of adding "wear and tear" to the hard drive, etc...)?

    2) Is a spyware scanning product that is a "resource hog", using constant surges of 80-90%

    CPU usage significantly more "wear and tear" on my computer than one with a light footprint?

    3) Will scanning once a week (compared to once a day) significantly lengthen the lifetime of a computer???

    I'm running SpyBot, Kaspersky AV with realtime monitor, AVG (the Ewido version- on demand only), AdAware, Spy Sweeper, Spy Blaster, Spyware Guard...

    Most of what I catch is spy cookies...one system monitor in 4years of running...haven't caught a virus yet. In the past I've used the computer for a few hours per day, but lately sometimes for 8 or more hours per day. Without these tools my system DID slow way down, so I do use them regularly.

    I've googled a bit on the lifespan question but haven't really seen much- any opinions??

    Thanks

    Ashwin

  20. Uninstall Protocol

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted

    Thanks to you both.

    TT 75: In the PAST I used SR the way you are and my restores got slower and slower, and eventually froze my entire hard drive- I had to reinstall windows. I'm not afraid to use it once, but there is some kind of limitation I don't know about...

    MARTY: I think you're saying it is OK to delete the 4-5 unused files, and since the program is uninstalled, I'll go into safe mode and see if I can find them.

    All the best--Ashwin

  21. Uninstall Protocol

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by ashwin

    Greetings

    I recentlly uninstalled a trial (bookmark) software, and multiple windows popped up stating that even though the shared files were not in use, uninstalling them might cause some programs not to work...I opted to not take off the shared files, and at the end of the uninstall, it said there were some parts of the uninstall which would have to be removed manually.

    One of the files was: SMTP.40.OCX

    I didn't write the others down ( I thought I was backing out of the entire uninstall by saying "no" to the prompt). The software was Alert Bookmarks.

    Would you recommend using system restore to back up and then uninstall all the shared files?? Is this how the computer can get bogged down- with bits and pieces of files- or not to worry??

    Thanks in advance

    Ashwin

  23. Firefox Encounters Problem

    in PC Tips and Tricks

    Posted

    Greetings

    When I click on the Google window at the top of the Firefox browser, or try to type in a URL in the window on the top left of the page, the message "firefox exe has encountered a problem...have to close...sorry for the inconvenience" appears, and I have to reopen the browser to begin again.

    I can use the Google window in the center of the browser window ok, but cannot type in any new URL addresses in the top window on the left( sorry - don't know the proper name) or the Google window on the top right of the page.

    I recently downloaded a new Firefox update, but I'm not sure if this is what is causing the problem?

    I'm running XP sp2, Outpost FW, AVG, Microsoft AS, AdAware, SpyBot, Blaster, Guard, Ewido, spysubstract,

    Does anyone know how to fix this ?

    Thanks Much

    Ashwin