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Microsoft Works, No Printer Driver?

2011-11-20T04:22:00.001-08:00

I can't print out anything from Microsoft Works Spreadsheet. It says there is no default printer selected when I click Print. If I click Print Preview it says my printer driver is not installed. I can print from all other programs and also can print letters, envelopes and labels from Microsoft Works Word Processor. I have checked the control panel and I do have my default printer selected. Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem?

Microsoft Works, No Printer Driver?
Yes Right click my computer choose properties and then look under printers you should see a ? there right click that choose update and then it'll ask you where too look tell it to broswer your computer.

Microsoft powerpoint 2003?

2011-11-20T04:22:00.000-08:00

I have XP Windows with microsoft powerpoint 2003 viewer.How can I get the microsoft powerpoint 2003 online for free, but the type where you can put information on to it and change information. and add graphics

Microsoft powerpoint 2003?
its not free .. u can get it with office 2003 ...
Reply:go one better, and get it free,,, download Openoffice2 for windows, it as all the same programs as MS Office 2007. and it is FREE.... to download and install you can use it on as many computers as you like

click on the link below
Reply:I would go to amazon.com and buy the MS Office 2007 Home and Student version for $109.99 USD.

You get Word, Excel and PowerPoint full versions. That's only $35 each, with free super saver shipping too.

Almost free and you get the disks.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer/Outlook Help?

2011-11-20T04:21:00.002-08:00

Microsoft Internet Explorer %26amp; Outlook Help?

Hello. I use a web based version of Microsoft Outlook for work. Whenever I try to send an email using the web based from my home computer, I get this error: "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close".

I could use it before fine until I bought a new computer and upgraded to IE 7. I am assuming its a setting that needs to be changed but I don't a clue where to start. Any help and suggestions are greatly apperciated!

Victoria

Microsoft Internet Explorer/Outlook Help?
That's a recurring problem with IE7. There isn't anything you can change, except to uninstall IE7 and let it revert back to IE6. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and the Show updates box at the top. When the list loads, find Internet Explorer 7 and click to remove it. After removal, close Control Panel and restart the computer. I think you'll find this problem has gone away!

Problem with microsoft word and internet?

2011-11-20T04:21:00.001-08:00

when i try to start microsoft word, a box comes up saying,

______________________________

"Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library"

Program: I:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\WINWORD.EXE

abnormal program termination

______________________________

how do i fix this?

Problem with microsoft word and internet?
just reinstall all your office office applications... or remove it by the uninstall program and re install your office software
Reply:Type "winword.exe /a" in the RUN box....this will launch Word in safe mode...when inside see if you can possibly shut down any potential plugins...

Microsoft Works word processor help needed?

2011-11-20T04:21:00.000-08:00

I used Microsoft Works word processor for my CV. I am now not sure how I can send it to people who don't have Microsoft Works. I have applied for a job and they sent me an email to say they could not open my CV as they do not have the same program. I need some help to how I can possiblY transfer my cv so I can just attach to an email regardless of what program they are using.

Microsoft Works word processor help needed?
I would say you can convert your work document into pdf format. That's the standard for sending word documents over internet.

You can download the software from http://download.foxitsoftware.com/addon/... or http://www.adobe.com/go/tryacrobat_pro_w...
Reply:You need to purchase word 2003 or 2007 and get on with it
Reply:Hi I realize I am a little late in answering you but here is what should be the easiest for you. Install a Free (and it has no scumware/spyware in it so it is indeed safe) printer that instead of printing to a printer it prints to a *.pdf file instead. As you know PDF is Portable Document Format and can be read by anyone who has a computer... There are two that I am aware of at this time. CutePDF is one and the other PDF Creator is for more advanced needs and can merge several documents together into one PDF file. The websites for both of these are in the source list below. Once installed you go to File, then Print and instead of using your regular printer you select from the menu "CutePDF Writer" printer or the other "PDF Creator".

I have both installed on my computer and use them all the time now...

Good luck getting that awesome job!!!!

Shoot me an enail if you need help getting these installed and working...

treslayr1 at yahoo
Reply:Are you using office 2007?
Reply:Most people prefer to receive CVs in MS Word (doc) or PDF format. IIRC, Works doesn't support either of these formats.

I suggest you save in RTF format (File %26gt; Save As and pick Rich Text Format from the Type menu near the filename entry box), and then open it in OpenOffice.org (a free download from http://www.openoffice.org/ ), reformat it to make sure it looks good (as a little formatting may be lost in the conversation to RTF) and then save it as MS Word format (File %26gt; Save As, type box again), and PDF format (File %26gt; Export as PDF).
Reply:When you save your document, choose Save As. I believe you can change the type to .doc or something close to Word. See if this works for you.
Reply:have you tried ,to copy and paste the letter /cv onto either your e.mail, or notepad,open your letter in microsoft works, right click and select all, everything should go blue then click copy,open notepad, click paste on notepad,and a copy of your cv should be on notepad, or compose a e mail after the same copy proccess, click paste and your cv should copy, into it, good luck.
Reply:When you save the file, if you click on 'Save As', then this will let you save a different format.

Other people probably use the '.doc' format.
Reply:hi,

it may be, you should easily copy that file in your mail ID and then send to them or you can also watch there ping no. and transfer that file from your computer to there computer

Microsoft support?

2011-11-20T04:20:00.002-08:00

Hey. I once chatted with a technician of Microsoft and I was able to solve a problem almost in real time. But I do not remember the address. Can anyone post the link for me to be able to chat again with microsoft?

Thank you

Microsoft support?
Not sure what you need to chat with them about, but try this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/cha...

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Sony vs Microsoft?

2011-11-20T04:20:00.001-08:00

Why is it that everyone seems to love Micro$oft but hate Sony. Everybody says that Sony is just money hungry and expensive and takes advantage of consumers whether it be the PS3, BlueRay, etc... It is not like Micro$oft is some little underdog company fighting the big bad Sony, I find them just as bad if not worse than Sony. Microsoft plays dirty to keep competition out of its markets and is horrible at designing consumer products. Is it really necessary for me to buy an 360, HDDVD add on, X-box live subscription, lower quality HD video and audio output, etc all separate? Yeah Sony charges 600$ for a PS3 but at least everything is built in and streamlined and top of the line in terms of audio and video, without needing giant power bricks and industrial grade ventilation systems. I'm not saying Sony is a saint, they charge me 50$ for a controller and cant give me a 2$ USB cord, but Microsoft is no better. Why is there all there this sudden love for Microsoft and hate for Sony.

Sony vs Microsoft?
its just because anyone that is smart knows that microsoft is so much better i mean Xbox 360 has heaps better games then playstation(halo). sony is losing the console wars big time, eve nintendo wii is beating ps3
Reply:Even the Wii? lol, Wii is kicking 360's *** as well. HD DVD is losing the next gen disc war, so it looks like blu ray is the winner. Just give the PS3 some time, the profits will start churning in. Out of all the consoles it has the most potential. Report It

Help with microsoft office word 2007?

2011-11-20T04:20:00.000-08:00

ok so i recently updated the microsoft word to the microsoft office word 2007 and i hate it. is there any way i can get the old version of microsoft word back?

Help with microsoft office word 2007?
try windoiws restore. YOu just have to know when you installed it. and then go back before that date and restore
Reply:You can un-install and re-install the old version, if you have avaliable. I do not believe there is a rollback feature though, you can check in Add / Remove programs.

As for Word 2007, I'd say hold onto it, you'll soon realize the advantages, but at first.. I hated it too..

Microsoft or sony?

2011-11-20T04:19:00.002-08:00

choose wut ever u want . just remember microsoft's first system is battling sony's second syestem! microsoft's second system is battling sony's fourth system. please reply and choose ur favorite.

Microsoft or sony?
"Sony is 100x more technologically advanced..."

That is bull****. The PS3 is barely more powerful than the 360, the PS3 has a better CPU and the 360 has a better GPU.

I pick Microsoft because Sony is so full of themselves that they want you to pay $500 for a tard pack, and also because Sony is so unorigANAL.
Reply:Sony is Better then microsoft first of all they made BLU RAY they made the PS3 a machine highley more developed and skilled then the xbox 360 there smarter then microsoft because sony makes the stuff first then microsoft nick Sony's ideas Report It

Reply:Microsoft, you can't beat Xbox or Xbox 360 with the mangy Playstation line! Besides Microsoft makes windows.
Reply:Sony is 100x more technologically advanced...

The Xbox is just PC technology in a console box
Reply:Microsoft, a PC will kick the *** of any console
Reply:go for Sony, years of experience!!
Reply:microsoft. PCs and Xbox
Reply:Microsoft
Reply:Sony..
Reply:Sony all the way
Reply:microsoft, its 1000x better then those dam sony consols
Reply:sony

Microsoft word?

2011-11-20T04:19:00.001-08:00

I've been writing this story for about 6 months now, and I'm about done. However I want to transfur it to Microsoft Word. but every time I open Microsoft Word, it keep asking me to enter my "Product Key" before I can continue typing. Anybody know what a "Product Key" is and where I can find it? If not, anybody got any ideas??

Microsoft word?
Sounds like you bought a computer which came with a demo version of Word. You get a limited number of uses, and then you have to buy the software. When you do, you are given a product key which unlocks the software.

If you don't want to pay for it, consider OpenOffice.org, which is compatible, from http://www.openoffice.org/ instead.
Reply:try using open office its free

http://download.openoffice.org/index.htm...
Reply:A product key is supplied on the documentation that came with your PC or with your MS Word CD.

If you installed an illegal copy of MS word then you need to buy it
Reply:That sounds like a trial copy that will be good for 30 or 60 days. If you haven't used it yet, try just pressing Enter and see if that lets you start using it.

Be warned, though, that there doesn't seem to be any warning near the end of the trial period (or at least many people don't see it), after which Word will let you read the files but not edit them or create more.

One solution to recovering any files you would have locked up in Word format at that time would be to download the free Microsoft Compatibility Pack. It lets you use those files with older versions of Word.

Good luck.
Reply:A poduct key is a long number/letter combination that was provided with the software when you bought it, and once entered proves it is actually yours. Obviously Word was installed incorrectly or was a pirate copy. Some places on the net where you can get pirate keys but I wouldn't use one or tell you as it's illegal and when you use PC on Internet Microsoft spy on you! Well not really but it's still not right.

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Microsoft outlook?? I am so lost as to how this supposed to work. Please help!?

2011-11-20T04:19:00.000-08:00

Everytime i email someone the emails does not go through (they dont recieve it) I dont know how it is supposed to work. It is microsoft outlook 2007. I had microsoft 2003 before and was never able to make it work either.

* a screen did come up saying that i was "finish".....But still emails cannot be recieved.

Please let me know what i need to do?

Microsoft outlook?? I am so lost as to how this supposed to work. Please help!?
You might have it manually set to send and receive emails. After you send the email, try to click the button at the top that says "Send/Receive".
Reply:Go to Tools/Email Accounts and set up an email account for Outlook to work with. You either need a hotmail account a POP mail account (usually supplied by your ISP) or an account on an Exchange server.

Bert
Reply:also you might want to check you account settings and make sure the smtp server setting is right, check this with your service provider.

Microsoft Works vs Microsoft word?

2011-11-20T04:17:00.000-08:00

In works when i convert my book pages into pdf but the page shows a page and half of the next page of the same page it's not showing the pages by themselves page after page.

On Microsoft word, they tell me it's better,

Microsoft Works vs Microsoft word?
Word is a lot better, but you have to purchase it, and Works comes free with a lot of PCs. Last year I spent a lot of time writing a research paper in Works, then when I emailed it to my professor, she couldn't open the attachment, so I had to print it out and take it to her. Also, if you get an office-type job, they want you to know Word, not Works.

Microsoft word freezing?

2011-11-20T04:16:00.000-08:00

hey yall i have a dell millenium computer and microsoft word freezes everytime i open it. it will pop up the little box that says "microsoft word 200blah blha" but then it freezes and won't go all the way to the document page. anything i can do? please help, i have to write a report!!

Microsoft word freezing?
How about a memory upgrade, after you checked for viruses and spyware.
Reply:just re-install the office and when it asks you what he has to do choose repair mode

Microsoft Office how to change name of Product Licencing ?

2011-11-20T04:15:00.003-08:00

Hi. Say when we open Microsoft word, and go to help, and about microsoft office word, it opens up a window which shows the licence agreement, alongwith the name of the person who installed office and put their, also the cd-key / licence # and the company name. Now the problem is that the same name comes to the properties of the documents created. Does anybody knows how to change that name, so that the documents I write can show myself as the author of the document. Thanks.

Microsoft Office how to change name of Product Licencing ?
Here's a link to the directions from Microsoft on how to change that info. I would write down the registration key first, you will later be prompted for it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/895456

hope this helps.

Dameon R. Gore

A+ Computer Technologies

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Reply:just reinstal ...easy

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Microsoft office problem?!!!!?

2011-11-20T04:15:00.002-08:00

A pop up window when ever I open the microsoft office it said type ur 25- character key n siad if I dunno where it's located...go to this web but I still don't get how ta do it????

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc...

Microsoft office problem?!!!!?
did u use trial version?if so get a trial key o f the internet ifficial website. if you bought a license version,they key is on your box. type it in and activate the product.
Reply:It seems that you had the trial version of the program

You need to buy a key or get one

The program wont work until then
Reply:If you downloaded MS Office youre done 4. If you bought the cd it should be on the back of the case of the MS office CD.

Microsoft Word, PLEASE help?!!!?

2011-11-20T04:15:00.001-08:00

I had to do a PC Recovery for my computer because it wouldnt start up at all. I had to change some settings of my computer back to normal, but now I cant use Microsoft Word!

When I try to open it, it would say "This action is only valid for products that are currently installed".

How do I get Microsoft Word back???

Do I have to download it?

I tried to find where I can download it, but I dont want to pay for it. Please help, I need this program so I can do my homework!

Microsoft Word, PLEASE help?!!!?
if you have the microsoft office install cd, use that to "repair" or just "reinstall" word and any other office utilities you use seeing how they are also probably affected

also, keep in mind, that you could do a system restore from the control panel

you can find this at control panel, system, system restore

do this to a date where you are completely 100% positive that your microsoft word was working fine.

this should solve your problem, if not, contact your computer company that you purchased your hardware from and they should send you a reinstall cd for the office if you bought your computer from them with office on it.

hope these work for you
Reply:You could switch to use the free OpenOffice.org Writer. Download it from www.openoffice.org or get its latest CD from local distributors.
Reply:Reinstall it from the Word cd. If you can't find that, then just use OpenOffice instead...it's essentially the same. You can download it for free here:

http://download.openoffice.org/2.2.0/ind...
Reply:If you still have the installation cd from Microsoft Office you should be able to reinstall it and enter the code for it to work.
Reply:you can do a system restore. Go to control panel and click performance and maintenance and it should be there and just choose a date. That is if you allow system restore. If that doesn't work you should have a cd of Microsoft Office so, you can try to re-install it.
Reply:i dunno

but u might want to call up the place you got it fixed at ask them to get it fixed
Reply:Good advise above, %26amp; is it possible

it was the " trial offer " that is the most

ridiculous thing Bill has done so far,

some of the new computers have this

installed in them. Mine was, %26amp;

boy, am I still hot about it.

Microsoft xp?

2011-11-20T04:15:00.000-08:00

I have downloaded microsoft xp onto my computer which has microsoft ME. I can't find the location for the drivers for XP. I have the pathway code=\wxp-2033\RTLNIC51.sys. So how do i install XP into my computer hard drive. I know its in the computer, but how do i get it to run? I need a lot of help and detail on this. You guys out there have been fantastic so far and I know i can rely on your much appreciated help

Microsoft xp?
XP driver hell is only part of the reason I switched entirely to http://pclinuxos.com

5500 FREE games and programs, drivers included, upto 50X faster computing, and none of the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions" are a great persuasion factor.

Plus, the fact that it can run as a LiveCDrom, without ever touching the hard drive, is great for the visiting children, so they can't screw up your files.

Hey, Microsoft.com, hotmail.com, MSN.com, Redmond Campus, the Lab 400, all Microsoft Corporate offices, routers, firewalls, run on 45,000 Linux computers.

PCLinuxOS has to be the most complete, easiest free system, ever! Comes with the complete Office suite that reads and writes ALL Microsoft formatted products back to 1986.
Reply:downloaded XP?

check the folder where you downloaded it to and look for the setup file....if it truly is a copy of XP it'll open up to the options menu where you can select to install XP, Learn More about the setup process, Install optional components, perform additional tasks, or browse this cd.

you'll need to have a product key, and since its an upgrade, leave the current file system intact, otherwise you'll lose all your files.
Reply:back it up
Reply:http://www.techtutorials.net/
Reply:If it was an Upgrade, and legit, you can get a Bootdisk at bootdisk.com

Then you can read abunch about that at langa.com

After you have the XP on the Hard Drive, or Multiple Partitions, then you can Boot into it at startup, you will be presented with a screen to register your copy. Read the EULA, if you agree, continue on.

Bear in mind, that everything you do or erase from ME is lost forever. So make a backup of anything you think is important.

You are permitted to make ONE backup of XP. Keep it safe and update it often.
Reply:if your at a dos prompt type

dir rtlnic51.sys /w/a/s

and it'll find the file and display where it is.

If your in windows do a search for the file and that'll show you as well.

Good luck.
Reply:Best thing to do id copy it to a bootable cdrom and then bootup and run the setup.
Reply:the best thing to do is a clean boot f your disk sumtimes you run into problems when you install a later verion of windows over a earlier one

Microsoft Outlook and access to newgroups?

2011-11-20T04:14:00.003-08:00

I seem to only have access to the Microsoft Community newsgroups. I remember, a long time ago I was able to bring up this massive list of various newsgroups (not Microsoft related) I was using Outlook or Express then, but I don't remember how to do that now.

How do I access those newsgroups though Outlook nowadays?

Thanks

Microsoft Outlook and access to newgroups?
Does your ISP support Usenet (NTTP). These days many do not.

In any event Outlook must be configured with the correct NTTP server information. For example news@xyz.com.

Your email server settings (POP3 and SMPT) will not work to access newsgroups. NTTP settings should be on your ISPs 'Help' on their homepage.

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Microsoft help....?

2011-11-20T04:14:00.002-08:00

Hi,

ok i have a problem with my microsoft i think! when someone sends me an e-mail which i have to open in microsoft it says "paint can not read the file. "

please help its needed!!!!!

Microsoft help....?
Sounds like you may be trying to open up a file that either has the wrong extension or perhaps you accidentally set paint up to handle the email extension that your program uses.

Can you tell me what programs you are using? And if you are able to open up the email at all? or does this error occur when you go to open up the email immediately?
Reply:You are very welcome.. Glad that you were able to fix it. Good Luck and have a great Week! Report It

Reply:Aquariu…It means your painshop cannot read the specific file. let your senders send your the email in a different format.

By the way, your avatar is awesome. If you look like that in person, then OMG, I want to meet you, baby.
Reply:paint can't open emails. try microsoft word or outlook.

Microsoft Word?

2011-11-20T04:14:00.001-08:00

When you have the ability to send an e-mail after completing a cover letter or resume', how can you go back and make sure it was sent through Microsoft Word? Is there memory for this?

I could send it through regualr e-mail but Microsoft Word gave me much more professional options.

Thanks!

Microsoft Word?
Create your cover letter and resume, then save it. With any email, select the option to attach your document. After it has been uploaded, check your outgoing/sent items in email. It will have a recording of the outgoing mail. In addition, your document will arrive as you sent it, in its original MS Word form.
Reply:Actually it is not sent to MS-Word directly but as an attachment from where your e-mail address keeps it... Open your e-mail address and check it over there..
Reply:Not quite sure what you want. Have you thought of sending the word document as an attachment?

Microsoft frontpage and microsoft publisher help!?

2011-11-20T04:14:00.000-08:00

What is the difference between microsoft frontpage and publisher? I mostly use frontpage and I am making a website, but how can I punlish that site? I really need help!

Microsoft frontpage and microsoft publisher help!?
I don't really know the difference between both. But frontpage is a easy tool for making webpages. After finishing your website you can save it on your hard disk. Then you can upload the whole thing to a free web hosting site using FTP. http://we.bs is a good free hosting site and it offers FTP also. So it's very easy 2 upload.

Microsoft Word 2003 n 2007?

2011-11-20T04:13:00.000-08:00

is it true that Microsoft Word 2003 file does not open in Microsoft Word 2007???

Microsoft Word 2003 n 2007?
no
Reply:False. Word 2007 can read Word 2003 files with ease. Word 2003, however, can't read Word 2007 files without Microsoft's free Compatibility pack.

Hope that helps.
Reply:no i opened one today my other half is at college and they use 2003 and we use 2007 at home and it opened fine you can even save it as a 2003 so it will still open on 2003
Reply:Its the same format i have used a 98 file of word file and opens with my new word 2007. It will work just fine.
Reply:Office 2003 can be used to open and work with Office 2007 formats. All you need to do is download and install the free Compatibility Pack from Microsoft. Info below.

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats

Brief Description

Open, edit, and save documents, workbooks, and presentations in the file formats new to Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007.

For those that have older Office products installed, the Compatibility Pack is located at the following site:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

Note: If you use Microsoft Word 2000 or Microsoft Word 2002 to read or write documents containing complex scripts, please see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925451 for information to enable Word 2007 documents to be displayed correctly in your version of Word.

Note#2: You can also download the newest Powerpoint Viewer for 2007

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...
Reply:nope not true

I have opened word 2003 docs in 2007

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X "Invalid CD Key"?

2010-08-22T19:00:00.003-07:00

Hello, I recently purchased the Deluxe edition of FSX. Installation went fine.

But when I'm about to Activate the game, It is saying that my Product Key is Invalid. I checked 10 times and I know that I put the RIGHT one and it's still saying that it is invalid. I cant even go to the Activation Page.

I just bought this like 3 hours ago and it's saying that its invalid.

I'm trying to find the email address or even phone number for Microsoft's gaming department but it seems that they are all hidden. And they want me to pay again for their support.

If anyone can help me here, or If anyone knows a solution or the Contact Information of Microsoft's gaming department, So i can email them and let them replace the Product.

I'm pretty much disappointed right now.

Thanks in advance.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X "Invalid CD Key"?
Would the number 1-800-RU-LEGIT (1-800-785-3448) still work? That was the anti-piracy number for Microsoft.

PS Is your copy of Windows valid and do you have Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) installed...is your computer fully updated?

That's going to matter, I would bet.

PS It's a 25 digit code in sets of 5, not the string before if there is one.
Reply:You should bring it to the person who sold it to u and ask abt it

Microsoft Office : Mac?

2010-08-22T19:00:00.002-07:00

Hello i have Microsoft offfice currently intalled on my mac.. i would like to format the drive with my Mac OS X Leopard disk.. however i do not have the Microsoft office disk to reinstall it..

is there a way i can download it off the internet or how can i install it again without buying it again..

Microsoft Office : Mac?
if you can not find the disk use openoffice it is free and what i use

http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/index....

http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/inde...

http://portableapps.com/apps/office/open...

http://www.openoffice.org/

http://www.ulteo.com/home/en/news/2007/1...
Reply:buy it unless you kept the install file or use openoffice
Reply:with leopard installation DVD u will get the microsoft word 2004 test drive which u can use it for a month i.e. for 30 days. if ur happy buy it or go open source. do not steal " GO OPEN SOURCE"

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Microsoft word 2003 locked?

2010-08-22T19:00:00.001-07:00

I have this problem....which is, i'm trying to use microsoft word, but when i try typing, the words don't show on the screen. When I look at the left bottom corner of the screen it says "This modification is not allowed because the document is locked" I look on the top of the screen, and microsoft won't let me change the font, language and etc. Why is the document locked, and how can i unlock it?

Microsoft word 2003 locked?
It may be a trial version that was good for 30 or 60 days. At the end of that time it will let you read your files, but not edit them. You have to purchase Microsoft Office to continue editing them.

Kind of like being hooked like a fish, isn't it?

Good luck.
Reply:If this is an existing document, then the document it self maybe protected from the orignal source. You will not be able to unlock it without having access to orignal source.

If it is a new document, try the HELP button and look up or look for information on locked documents.

Because of it being 2003, support is probably no longer available. This program may not be accepted if you have a newer version on your system.

Not sure if this helps or not.

Where do I get the whole Microsoft package thing?

2010-08-22T19:00:00.000-07:00

Alright. Hey guys. I have this health front cover on Healthy Eating due on Tuesday, and I really need that Microsoft package thing with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and all of that stuff. I just need the Microsoft Word mostly but its best to have it all. Could you maybe hand me a link to where I can get this? NO, I do not want to pay anything.

Where do I get the whole Microsoft package thing?
That is called Microsoft Office. Yes you DO have to pay for it. There are loads of different versions, but "Small Business" has Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook:

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores...

If you don't want to pay anything, then get Open Office:

http://www.openoffice.com/
Reply:Word only, on sale here for $25. How much better can it get?

http://www.everythingoutlet.com/cid/Micr...

If you are firm on not paying, you cannot get Microsoft software. A free, compatible program is available at:

download Open Office at: http://www.openoffice.org/index.html

Open Office tutorial at: http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/

Command Cards for Open Office - contains commands for most everyday uses

Excellent – I have cards for Office and they are great.

http://www.brainstorminc.com/index.php
Reply:If you don´t want to pay I suggest that you take Open Office instead. That is a free office package.
Reply:Well that package will cost you a couple of hundred bucks.

Try openoffice, it does the same stuff but it's free..

http://www.openoffice.org

Microsoft 2007?

2010-08-22T18:59:00.003-07:00

hey, i'm 16 years old and i'm enrolled in a dual class type thing of college and high school.

for a college class i have, [introduction to computers,] i have to have microsoft office 2007, with every version you buy you can put on up to 4 different computers. my friend let me install it on my laptop and use her product key. everything worked fine, as planned, but recently my laptop crashed and i had to reinstall windows xp therefore i lost everything i had on my computer. i would reinstall from her CD again but she's already had the other 3 uses contained. Is there anyway i can contact microsoft and explain what happened so they can give me a one time use product key? or do i just have to go buy it ?

by the way, i am fully aware of the trial versions but i need the full version for my class.

please help!

thanks.

Microsoft 2007?
It is when 5th computer with the key shows up at Microsoft registration center (with that cd/key) that Microsoft will reject the registration and activation.

No need to worry...install from friend cd and use the key. Your computer is registered by Microsoft as having office 2007 so you can use again.If activation fails, call microsoft and have your friend ready with purchase details to get new product key.
Reply:they probably would issue you (or rather your friend) with another activation code but your friend would probably need her product key and receipt handy when she phones them.

obviously microsoft don't just hand out product keys to anyone that phones them but as long as they're satisfied you did actually buy the copy in question they'll help you out.

Microsoft office 2003 help?

2010-08-22T18:59:00.002-07:00

i used microsoft word and excel a lot for school since i do a computer based schooling that's ran by the city district in missouri...and i installed that back in the summer with my uncles cd and everytime i try to pull up anything that deals with microsoft office it says i need to reinstall it because it is no longer functioning...and then it tries to repair itself but it never works so whenever that pop ups i just hit cancel and wait a few minutes for it to come up...but my uncle now lives a state away so i can't go and get it from him again, so is there anything i can download for that? and just try to find the registration code?

Microsoft office 2003 help?
Buy it cheapo. It may never work right because you can not update it. It is a stolen copy as far as Microsoft is concerned. You want free stuff in this world then you have to settle for second rate.
Reply:I am sorry that this is happening to you and also that this dude that already answered was rude to you, it isn't about being cheap I thought that I had bought a computer that had it on it and then come to find out it is only a short time sample and by the time I realize how cheap and not good the computer I spent good money for is no one will do any thing about it, so that is like this nortons and stuff you get the disc you pay almost a 100 dollars for it and then it is no good to you and messes your computer up and no one is going to stand responsible not really they will find a way out of it the computer seem to be a lot of money and time wasting and if you get used to it occupying your time it is hard sometimes to get away from it, I am sorry that you are having this problem, it does look as if you will have to buy it! sorry

sensitive teeth

Microsoft office 2003 help !!!?

2010-08-22T18:59:00.001-07:00

i just wanted to know if u have to pay for microsoft office 2003.

i have note pad and thats the only way i could do essays on in and projects that have to be typed. i NEEDDD microsoft office but i dont know if u have to pay for it .

HELP ME PLZZZ I NEED TO GET GOOD GRADES!

Microsoft office 2003 help !!!?
You can get open office suite from SUN free.

http://www.openoffice.org/index.html
Reply:yes. you have to pay for it

alternative, download openoffice
Reply:Yes, you do need to buy the software. But it's well worth it.

Since you're in school, you can get the "Student %26amp; Teacher Edition" of the software. It's significantly cheaper than the standard edition.
Reply:yes u do have to pay for microsoft 2003 or u could get a 30 day

microsoft 2007 trial from the microsoft main page or just download open office normally for vista computers

Microsoft Works vs Microsoft word?

2010-08-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

Microsoft internet explorer ...problem?

2010-08-22T18:58:00.002-07:00

this is weird i use to use microsoft internet explorer but my

uncle install firefox internet explorer and i had both in my

pc..so i uninstall microsoft internet explorer bc i didnt need 2

internet explorer ..but now i need to use it for a class but when i go to the website i cant download it bc i think its still in my pc

but when i look for it so i can put it on my desktop i dont see it..the only time tht i get to use it is whn i click on my msn mail in the msn messenger

Microsoft internet explorer ...problem?
You probably did not uninstall Internet Explorer, but rather deleted the program files.

You can get it back by going to Control Panel, Add Remove Programs, Add/Remove Windows Components [in the left hand side panel]. You will need your Windows XP disk. If you don't have it, then at this same place, remove Internet Explorer and then go to the Windows site and download and install it.

By the way, if you have Firefox, you don't need Internet Explorer. Firefox does everything Internet Explorer does and more.
Reply:It is possible just the shortcut was deleted.

I would start by going to: START -%26gt; CONTROL PANEL -%26gt; ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.

Then look down that list to determine if IE is still on your computer. If you see it is there, I would then go to MY computer, then to the C drive, then to programs and look around for IE. You might need to make a new shortcut on the desktop. Do this by right clicking on the IE icon once you find it, then click send to and click on "shortcut" that should put IE on the desktop.
Reply:Go to

START | SETTINGS | CONTROL PANEL | ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS | ADD/REMOVE WINDOWS COMPONENTS

Remove Internet Explorer.

Now, go to the Microsoft Internet Explorer site and download IE7 and install it.
Reply:if you are using windows xp, go back to the date prior to your dad changing it and it will correct it autpmatically
Reply:In windows you cannot delete a browser. Browser is integrated with windows. You deleted something else.

If you have a problem finding it there are many ways to find it. Icons are every where not just the desk top. First restore your quick launch on your task bar. There will be an icon right click on it and make a copy on desk top. Click start and you can launch it from programs and right click on it and make a copy on desk top. If not you have to search in windows directory.

Its easier to upgrade to a higher version.

Microsoft word freezing?

2010-08-22T18:58:00.001-07:00

Microsoft Office how to change name of Product Licencing ?

2010-08-22T18:58:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Office 2007 Installation?

2010-08-22T18:57:00.003-07:00

My laptop came preloaded with Microsoft Office student/home 2007. I just bought the Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007. The Ultimate product key isn't working with the student/home edition. Do I need to uninstall student/home edition and install ultimate in order for the product key to work?

Microsoft Office 2007 Installation?
Yes (well, technically you can probably install over the top of the student version)

The ultimate version you purchased is a complete different version then your student/home version - also has alot more features. Thats why the key wont work - Ultimate %26amp; Student have 2 different types of key's since they are 2 different versions.

When you put the CD for Ultimate in your machine, and start installing, it will recognize the Student version and ask if you want to install over or delete the student version and make a clean install of Ultimate. Personal preferance, which ever you prefer. Be sure to SAVE all your office doc's first (better safe then sorry)
Reply:Yes probably...or just install the ultimate version...itll update them itself

What is Microsoft's marketing and corporate strategy going to be concerning Zune?What's the strategy for Zune?

2010-08-22T18:57:00.002-07:00

I am writing a paper on iPod VS the Zune.

I am touching a 4P analysis on both of the players, then strategy and marketing analysis and possible future steps and outcomes for both of them.

I am curious what you think about Microsoft's plan is to compete with iPod. How could they do that? What tools will they use? What would you use/do? How badly can this harm iPod?

After research I really believe in the iPod, however we should not forget Microsoft's advantage of being LARGE, and also a past example: XBox. XBox could and is competing with Playstation, and at some point it's even winning against Sony.

Can this happen to this war as well? Can the Microsoft beat Apple in this, or even at least steal a bigger chunk of market share?

So what's the strategy in Bill Gates' head?

What is Microsoft's marketing and corporate strategy going to be concerning Zune?What's the strategy for Zune?
I think you answered your own question...they will likely follow the same path they took with XBox.

Check out the website:

http://www.zune.net/en-US/

I don't think they will find the same success with Zune as they did with XBox personally...Apple does do something right and this seems to be one of them.

Microsoft, like all large companies, will likely work the same routine...undercut the competitor's prices; arrange more third-party vendors; sign exclusive distribution rights; and take a share. Then they hold on until the competitor dies or they realize it won't work. I'm thinking airlines for some reason...a new regional start up always faces prices cuts by the big dogs until they can't even turn a profit...time wastes away what capital they have.

But Apple isn't a regional startup...and Jobs does seem to do marketing right, so expect this to not be a successful venture for Microsoft.

The only other thought to share is how Microsoft is pushing the single-device concept. Sort of like how cell phones can do everything from pictures, navigation, surf the web, etc...MS is trying this with their devices and if they can integrate these devices well, then they could overtake Apple's market share. But that is a big challenge.

Microsoft Outlook?

2010-08-22T18:57:00.001-07:00

I was running Microsoft Outlook 2000 on my PC but due to some reason had to change my HDD to a new one , the old one on which I was running Outlook is also there but the data in my new Microsoft Outlook is not there, can anyone tell me how to back up my mails and address book from my old HDD which is now secondary drive.

Microsoft Outlook?
copy old emails from this location of your pc.

C:\Documents and Settings\1\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{13D26E65-D78A-468E-B3B8... Express

exprot Address Book from old Outlook express Tools%26gt;Address Book file menu.

summer soles

Microsoft Live One wants me to back up,what do I use and help ?

2010-08-22T18:57:00.000-07:00

OK, I think I"ll call myself the 56 year old Dinausor computer illiterate, how does that do :) MIcrosoft One wants me to back up and do back up when new files appear. what do I use ? A dvd with how much space ? Am I in the right ball park, now come one, be kind, I taught you young uns how to read and write since 1975, now it's your turn to help the Dinausor :) and also, it appears that Microsoft Live ONe is trying to be hacked in to. I once had my amazon.com acct transferred completely over to a "pirate ?),so I am so so cautious, HELP

Microsoft Live One wants me to back up,what do I use and help ?
buy some blank DVD-RW .cd pack and back up your files to each dvd - rw there 4.7gb your need to download burning software like Nero
Reply:What?
Reply:Back-up to DVD(s) or CD(s). Depending on how many files you have it may take more than 1 disc, don't worry "One" will prompt you to insert another ( or at least it did when I did some BETA testing on it a while back).

Now take your newly backed-up files and put the in a safe location, preferably in a different location then your computer. If your computer is destroyed by fire or stolen, you don't want your back-ups burnt-up or stolen, too.

Good luck.
Reply:When My Mcafee wants me to back up files I use a CD. Depending on the size of the backup, like a full system backup (over 700mb) then a DVD is applicable. For the possible hacker problem, increase your firewall settings to "Stealth". This should block any intruders unless you already have spyware, adaware or a virus. On the CNET.com website you can download a spyware sweeper. Good luck!
Reply:Without knowing the context of why/what you were told to backup, I can only give you a general answer.

Backup(s) can be a clone of your harddrive or one picture or email. Microsoft backs up the registry (system restore) each time you boot up or add a program.

Replacing the hard drive is not a matter of if but when. The harddrive can completely fail without warning at any time. Generally, you should have a copy somewhere other than your computer of files that are stored no where else. Such as pictures, emails, program keys or serial numbers for programs you have purchased online and do not have a CD, a copy of your operating system, bookmarks, passwords, etc.

The mediums that can be used for this run the full gamut. Memory sticks, floppies, CDs, DVDs, external HDD, online storage, (even online email)etc. There are numerous programs designed to help you backup manually and automatically. You may have one or more on your computer already. Put there by Windows or your computer manufacturer. I know the above info is pretty general but you can always ask another question or search on the web for detail info for specifics in doing the above.

Microsoft office problem?!!!!?

2010-08-22T18:56:00.003-07:00

Help with microsoft office word 2007?

2010-08-22T18:56:00.002-07:00

Microsoft Automatic Updates?

2010-08-22T18:56:00.001-07:00

I have had a problem on my computer for about 6 months now. The same 5 updates from Microsoft download, nearly every day, but will not install - other updates install - no problem.

The error code is 0x80070643 and there appears to be a remedy @

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPos...

I must be doing something wrong - as I cannot get this solution to work for me.

Does anyone know another way to fix this problem - that they might be able to explain to me in simple terms?

My computer has slowed down so much, because of this ongoing problem, that I have now disabled Automatic Updates, (but check every few days to see if there is a new update - and download it).

Microsoft Automatic Updates?
Hello,

(ANS) I know this comment doesn't solve your problem but 90% of Microsoft Windows updates are utterly useless and completely unnecessary, and yes! are very likely to slow your system down.

NOTE: The only important updates are system (critical) and security updates.

**Further your system is MUCH more secure with automatic updates turned off in my opinion. This closes yet another windows vulnerability.

**You can also un-install many of the updates, if you log into your machine as the administrator (via the admin account) you should be able to look within the windows folder and see the updates. Many updates have an un-installer file that can be run to remove the specific update. (Look inside the update folder for a file called uninstall or unwise,etc).

Ivan

(windows veteran).
Reply:When this happened to my PC I contacted Microsoft Support and they advised me to carry out the following process ~ and it worked.

Please log on to the following link:

%26lt;%26gt;http://djlizard.net/software/Dial-a-fix-...

It would ask you run or save the file, Click on Save and save the file on the desktop. Run the saved file which is known as “dial-a-fix”------- Tick all the options in the window ------ Click on Go ------- it will prompt you for the time and date set it correct and Click Ok.

After completion of the process (it might take 5 minutes) Click Exit and try to update Windows.
Reply:When on install, choose custom, and remove the ticks next to the problem files, and then you should be able to continue with Automatic downloads but it won;t keep trying to install the 5 problem fixes.
Reply:Normally that happens when the OSE is disabled. Most likely yours will be

okay (to check type on 'start-run' the following: services.msc and on the

window that opens scroll down to the 'office source engine' and double click

it. On the window that appears see that the start type is 'Manual'. If it is

'disabled' then drop the list of options and chose 'manual' then click ok.

Close the dialog and re-try the update again. If the start type was 'Manual',

then the problem is possibly the payload of the update in question is zero

(nothing to download...it should say 0KB for size), in this case, do not

waste time and go directly to the download URL here

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...
Reply:It could be malware but presumably you have already run all your antivirus and antispyware scans, deleted internet cache, etc., so I would suggest that you contact Microsoft. They offer free support in situations concerning problems with security patches.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.

International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit International Help and Support.

(See the support section on the webpage below)
Reply:This error code can occur if you don not have system administartion rigths on you user account.

go to start%26gt;settings%26gt;control pannel%26gt;user accounts to check %26amp; change your log in account to administrator.

Some updates will not install without these rights and some will

shoelaces

Microsoft office help!?

2010-08-22T18:56:00.000-07:00

i have a windows vista computer and when i first used microsoft office it said that i had a free trial, right now it says my trial has expired and i need to purchase the full office version, which is about $150. i am not going to buy that but i need microsoft word. what do i do (and i can't use wordpad.)?

Microsoft office help!?
openoffice is good, it can do everything microsoft office can do but it's not as good, I personally think Microsoft office is worth the money
Reply:Well, you either buy it or use something else, like openoffice (Free) http://www.openoffice.org
Reply:Try Open Office - its free:

http://www.openoffice.org/

wdw

Microsoft Costs?

2010-08-22T18:55:00.003-07:00

Does Microsoft charge for downloads... even if they are demos? because I am downloading Microsoft Powerpoint 07-demo. But will I be charged for it?

Microsoft Costs?
You will not be charged for a demo, no.

It's a trial and when it runs out you will not be able to use the program, so you will have to buy the full version.

There is a free alternative to Microsoft Office, which is OpenOffice http://www.openoffice.org if you don't want to buy Microsoft Office.

Good luck!
Reply:no - their trials are 60 days free trial.

be aware at the end of 60 days..you will lose all functionality of the program unless you purchase it.

good luck :)

Microsoft word?

2010-08-22T18:55:00.002-07:00

Hello

I'm having some trouble with microsoft word, well I created some charts and diagams on excel and I transferred it over to Microsoft word and I want to place the chart and diagram side by side. But it won't allow me. Does anyone know how I can over come this problem?

Microsoft word?
What *I* would do is insert a two-column, one-row table and paste the first item into the left-hand cell, and the 2nd into the right-hand cell.

:)

Microsoft or Apple Mac for laptop?

2010-08-22T18:55:00.001-07:00

Lets say Im getting a laptop for school. Should I switch from Microsoft to Mac? Ive had used Mac in the past (like 10 years ago) but ive used Microsoft longer.

Microsoft or Apple Mac for laptop?
if you're thinking of buying a laptop you should check out this site first. they give you a sony vaio laptop for FREE! all you need to do is complete a few quick tasks for them.
Reply:Depends on the software you want to run. I'm not sure of your needs, so it's hard to say. In general, Macs can do everything that a PC can do. Watch movies, play music, surf the net, word processing. However, there's quite a bit of software that is specific to each platform. I would say that you need to analyze your software. You won't be able to load any of your existing programs onto a mac. You'll have to buy it again.

Don't buy all of the hype about Macs being better at graphics and stuff. If you have adequate hardware to process and display graphics, then the only difference is software. It's not as if things look better on a Mac. It simply comes down to the industry standard. Many graphic designers use Macs, so if you want your files to be compatible with another graphic designer, you use a Mac. The last company I worked for, the graphic designer used a PC. Whenever he received files from other designers, it was encoded for Macs. He had to jump through hoops to coonvert the data and it was a huge pain for him. Just keep in mind, you won't be able to just create a file and load it onto any PC as you do now. You'll be carrying that Mac with you everywhere, because you never know when it won't be compatible.

Macs don't have many viruses targeted at them because there aren't many Macs out there. Think about it from a virus programmer's point of view. Would you rather piss off 10,000 people, or 10,000,000 people? Not many businesses use Macs, so you wouldn't be able to target many businesses either. Basically, your work as a virus programmer would be felt by very few people, so why bother? Saying a Mac is better than PC because of fewer viruses is like saying Linux is better than Mac for the same reason. Even FEWER people use Linux than they use Mac. Does that make Linux better?? It is for this same reason that you hear of fewer problems related to Macs. There's simply far FAR fewer people using Macs. Therefore, you hear of far fewer problems. If there are 10,000,000 Fords on the road and you hear of 10,000 problems with them, that's only 0.01% of the total. If there's only 10,000 Pontiacs out there, then 0.01% is only 10 cars. So obviously, you wouldn't hear about many Pontiac problems. Nobody knows how many PCs are out there, and how many Macs are out there. But people hear of many PC problems, but not many Mac problems. It's a great selling point, but it's based upon nothing. It's just preying upon the average consumer's lack of knowledge.

As a side note, although I would never buy a Mac, I've always admired them. Their processors have always been outstanding, and the computers are designed to be simple.
Reply:Hello orangeorange3,

Yes. Get a MacBook or a MacBook Pro. You won't regret it. OK here's my list of things I like about the Macintosh over Windows. I'm sorry that it is so long, but that's how it goes.

* No computer viruses.

You hear from the Windows people that it's because there are fewer Macs out there, but I think it's because of the Mac OS and it's Unix kernel. That doesn't explain why Vista got viruses before it was officially released. The Macintosh comes out of the box as a closed system. If you want it to be networked and remotely operated, you can make that happen, but you have to change it's settings first. Windows machines come out of the box as a wide open vulnerable system. That's so the IT guy can set up the hardware, attach it to the company's network, and install the software remotely from the comfort of his own desk. ActiveX and InternetExplorer leaves the Windows OS wide open to hacks and viruses. The Macintosh OS simply isn't set up that way.

If you want to install any kind of software onto your Mac, you first need to type in your administrative password. There is no auto-install for a virus to attach itself to your Mac without your Okay. That is the simple answer why there hasn't been any viruses for the Macintosh in the past 6 years. Another is that first year programmers learn how to create simple Windows script viruses their first year of class. Mac programmers simply love their computers and have no desire to create such an abomination. We love our Mac programmers and happily pay what ever they ask for their good, hard work.

* Games.

I enjoy the games that I play on my Mac, but It's true that there simply aren't as many games out there for the Mac as Windows. Hopefully, with the Mac now using an Intel processor, we will start to see more games being developed for the Mac. But, honestly, don't most people get their gaming fix by playing with video game consoles (such as NES, PS, Wii, or XBox), rather than playing games on their computers?

* Software.

There's a lot more software for the Macintosh now, than before Mac OS X arrived. Much of the Mac's new software is simply Unix ports. There is also a large open source and public domain/shareware development community that has been supporting the Mac OS.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/

You can run Unix X-windows on your Macintosh now too. Apple has been designated as the largest distributor of Unix in the world. If you have one of the new Intel-based Macs you can now run Windows programs natively using a program called Boot Camp and/or Parallel. There is also a Java Virtual Machine for the Mac too.

There's still a ton of programs made specifically for the Mac. Most of these are programmed in machine language, so they're lightening fast. Apple watches over their developers closely, to make sure everything runs like it's supposed to; that it runs the Macintosh way. There's also a lot of Windows ports too. I use Microsoft Office on my Mac at work all the time. Although the Macintosh versions of Windows software are way behind in features than their Windows brethren, the Macintosh programs seem to run better, faster and are not as susceptible to problems as the Windows ports. Go figure!

Where the Macintosh really shines is in the creative software area. I'm a printer, so I know that the Macintosh pioneered desktop publishing. I think that most structured drawing, paint/graphics, and music programs got their start here too. Video and film editing and production is now very big on the Mac. Many people complain about how expensive some of these programs are, but frankly, professional programs are always more expensive than the cheaper consumer-level programs that are out there. Stuff like iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, etc. come free with your Macintosh, while other programs are quite affordable.

http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx

* Less problems

The Macintosh simply works. There really isn't very many problems using a Mac compared to a Windows PC. Check out the computer questions here on Yahoo! Answers. There are a lot of Windows, "Why can't I get this to work?" questions here. Even though there are a lot of Mac users here, there doesn't seem to be very many Mac questions. The Mac simply works. Naturally, there are a few problems with any kind of computer hardware, but these are few and far between on a Mac.

* Hardware Power -vrs- Expense

Right, the Macintosh is a little more proprietary and you really need to buy hardware that tells you that it's Macintosh compatible. You can't just buy some cheap hardware, piece it together, and make a Mac, like you can with some PCs. But, then, you don't have Plug-and-Pray either. Again, the Mac simply works.

We also hear from Windows users that Windows PCs are cheaper than Macs. True, you can buy hardware with the barest of graphics cards, hard drives, and other components, or you can buy the best and end up spending the same amount as a Mac. It's your choice, but that's why you see Macs holding up and being used a lot longer than these Window PCs.

Oh, and since we're talking about hardware, yes, you can get yourself a USB multiple-buttoned mouse, plug it into your Mac, and use it just fine, thank you. Don't worry about it.

* Mac OS X

It's a very simple, basic, easy-to-use OS. It's highly graphic, so your kids or your grandmother could learn to use it, and it's also got a terminal, so the geekiest guy can enjoy using it to it's fullest extent. Windows users will recognize many of the same features that they use on their OS, but there are a few things that are strictly Macintosh.

http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/

http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/

http://switchtoamac.com/guides/

I have loved it because it's always responsive. You throw in a CD and the icon for it pops up on the desktop along with a dialog box asking if you want a specific program to use with it. There's no need to search for drives. If it's a music CD, iTunes launches to play it. If you plug in your digital camera iPhoto launches to import the pictures. If you're looking for a file buried deep inside your Mac's file structure, you can use Spotlight and it might find the file before you're done typing the first three letters of the name.

Again, I'm sorry that this is so long, but I get tired of the misinformation that the Windows guys are spreading about the Macintosh, and I wanted to be sure to respond to all of their rants with the facts. Go into your local Macintosh dealer and play with the Macintosh yourself, and see what you think. Best of luck with your final decision. Take care.

--Rick
Reply:If you're going to do a lot of word processing, buy a PC. Office 2007. Words can not express how fantastic it is.
Reply:Stick with what you are familiar with, unless you are going to school for something graphical. Macs handle high end video and graphics editing better. For everthing else, there is an argument for either. If you are used to PCs, then you should stick with PCs.
Reply:Hello. My ID is Ms. Dell, and I am happy to answer your question.

Apple has launched their new Macbook Pro, featuring a CPU best of 2.4Ghz, which is GREAT and its GPU has finally upgraded to nVida 8600M GT.

Is Mac a Mac now? Good question, and the answer is no. Mac is now a PC, for mac has reached to their limit and switched over to PC hardware to continue their journey.

We have yet to see PC switch over to Mac, which will never happen because there is no reason to.

But since Mac is now this powerful and certainly will play most of the top advanced games available, then it wouldn't be a bad idea to go Mac, especially having the freedom to install windows alternatively.

Since your requirement is based on school work, then the Mac will be just fine. Simply spend an addtional $150 to get windows on your Mac, and you are free from obligation. I'll be making a new video on Youtube soon with the lastest Macbook Pro. I want to personally feel the new upgrade before I start bashing it over this place as usual.

You have a great day now.

Ms. Dell.
Reply:As much as i know Micfosoft is user friendly , so its better you go for Microsoft
Reply:So, first of all, it comes down to money. Macs are based on the Intel Core product line (first generation 65nm Intel processors). If you go with a decent Intel based laptop from say HP for $600 or more, you'll probably get a Core 2 (new architecture improvement over Core).

If you like to play games, always stick with Windows. If you have any special Windows based apps, stick with Windows. If you value any Microsoft software (say Visual Studio, or SQL, or Office), stick with Windows. If you really don't know much about computers, a Mac might be for you.

MS One Note is basically designed for college students. It's pretty awesome and runs best on Windows.

hooks

Microsoft Powerpoint won't open?

2010-08-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

I have had Microsoft installed for about a year and Word works but my teacher sent some powerpoints for our lesson adn I've been able to open them just fine, but now I can't even open Microsoft PP. HELP!!!!!

Microsoft Powerpoint won't open?
If you put the Office CD in your drive, the Install screen gives you an option to do a repair of Office installation. I would do that first. It fixes a lot of problems with Office.
Reply:There is usually a downloadable Power Point Reader on your school's website. I had the same problem, but then I downloaded the one the school had, and it opened just fine. Maybe they changed something on their end and that's why yours won't work anymore.

Question about Microsoft Office 2007 Professional version?

2010-08-22T18:54:00.002-07:00

I currently have Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student edition but I need Publisher 2007 for a class I am taking. I received a trial of Microsoft Office 2007 Professional version from another course I am taking. Can I choose which programs to install from Microsoft Office 2007 Professional version?

Question about Microsoft Office 2007 Professional version?
Yes, but I think you're asking for a bunch of trouble when the Office 2007 Professional trial version expires. You may not be able to uninstall the Professional trial without messing up your original Home and Student installation. Hopefully you have your Office 2007 Home and Student DVD and 25-digit product key in the event you need to completely reinstall the software. That said...

When you run the setup program for Office 2007 Professional trial, you will have a choice of an Upgrade installation or a Custom installation. Choose Custom, and in the Installation Options tab, you can choose to only install Publisher (or whatever applications you want to install from the trial).

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Microsoft Word MVP 2005-2008

MVPs are independent and do not work for Microsoft

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Reply:if you go to http://sbd-spider.itrello.com/ and click on the softex link then you click on office and it is there....

here is the forum, http://slavesofsociety.mybb2.com/ if you cant find it then send me an e-mail or signup on the forum and i will find it for you free....

Microsoft office 2007?

2010-08-22T18:54:00.001-07:00

If I have things written in Microsoft Office 2007, how do I open it in Microsoft Office 2003. Is there a way out for me?

Microsoft office 2007?
Open the document back in office 2007 then click the windows logo thing at the top left corner and go to save as %26gt; office 97-2003 document
Reply:Open the document, go to File%26gt;%26gt;Save As and change "Save As Type " to Word97-2003.
Reply:Contact customer support at Microsoft, on line.
Reply:When you save on office 2007 you have to go:

Save as...

and on the right there should be "Word 97-2003 document" click on that and then save your file, it will make t so that the older office programs can read it.

If you click on "Save as"

under where you type file name there is "save as type" click the pull-down menu and choose "Word 97-2003 document" which should be about the third one down.
Reply:interesting...thanks for the 2 points!
Reply:in 2007 save for 2003

Microsoft powerpoint?

2010-08-22T18:54:00.000-07:00

I'm going crazy here! Is there any possible way to download a free trial version of the actual Microsoft Powerpoint? The only thing that I found available on their website was a free trial of the newest Microsoft Office (which includes Powerpoint), but you need to have Vista to run it.

Any answers are appreciated, thanks!

Microsoft powerpoint?
http://www.openoffice.org/

Use Impress, it's free ALL the time not just a trial.
Reply:The newes version is Microsoft Office 2007 which you can install on Windows XP with no problem, I have it on XP!!

I wanted to take a look at the site and put the link here but seems you have found it yourself
Reply:You can't really download a free trial of Powerpoint, but you do have a couple of options nonetheless. If all you want to do is view a powerpoint file, you can download the free powerpoint viewer here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

If you want to be able to produce powerpoint presentations for free, you can use the free office suite known as OpenOffice. It has a program called Impress which has identical functionality and document types to Microsoft Office. That can be downloaded here:

http://download.openoffice.org/2.1.0/ind...
Reply:As has been said: Use OpenOffice.

Get it here:

http://www.openoffice.org
Reply:I'm guessing you need Powerpoint to view a presentation that someone has sent to you. If that's the case, go to openoffice.org and download Open Office. It is a free office suite that will open and create MS Office docs, spreadsheets, and powerpoint presentations.
Reply:You can read and write most powerpoint documents with OpenOffice.org. It is free and has most of the Microsoft Office capabilities.

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Microsoft will not give updates for win2000. Why?

2010-08-22T18:53:00.003-07:00

I tried to download the latest Microsoft security updates, but it wouldn't work. Maybe Microsoft doesn't support win2000 anymore?

Microsoft will not give updates for win2000. Why?
maybe because we are in windows 2003... move up to windows 2003 and be updated. Also, MS don't give updates if you use unlicensed software. You can always call Microsoft in your area to verify why. Ot why not ask Microsoft Help?
Reply:Go here to get all available updates to Windows 2000 including the latest patches.

BTW: Windows 2000 is still being updated and supported.
Reply:Please check the link provided for full info on Microsoft's Life Cycle Support for its products.

You may need to upgrade to WinXP to continue getting updates.
Reply:Yes, microsoft support (those updates) is included in the price of windows. When a new version is released the clock starts ticking on End Of Life for that product. Once these products expire and there are no security updates, it is simply not safe to run these machines on the internet, tho a third party vendor may take on that task for a price, there are millions of ppl in your situation.

And, don't even think of upgrading... a machine that came with windows-2000 is so slow by today's standards that performance will be severely hindered.

What you can do, is get a POSIX compliant operating system like LINUX or freeBSD. These OS's are very lean and mean, and can give new life to old computers. There are several very good web and email programs that can be run.

What dies in old computers is the fans. If you hear squeaking noises, be sure to change out old fans. Also re-seat the boards while you have it open.
Reply:They are developing new software and will no longer create updates for older versions.. they are basically saying .. upgrade or be screwed..
Reply:we are in 2006, dont u think its just the right time? and any how, microsoft just dont remember how to upgrade it, they have only second grade programmers that did manage to get a job in Apple
Reply:Yeah, they stopped support for Win98 and WinMe, so probably for 2000 as well.
Reply:http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/def...
Reply:If you have a properly licensed copy of Windows 2000, then you should be able to download security updates. Microsoft has put Windows 2000 into its "extended" support phase, which generally means that you can get security fixes, but not much else. According to their web site, this should last until at least June 2010.

Microsoft XP (I feel Cheated!!!)?

2010-08-22T18:53:00.002-07:00

I paid about £90 to buy XP Pro a couple of years ago and my mate has a "pirate" copy. he went onto Ebay and paid £2.50 to make his copy receive updates (therefore to make it "genuine") that was just under a year ago and he still gets them. I went to his earlier and he even showed me by going onto windows website, he was able to validate his copy and it passed.

How can this be so??? I feel I spent £90 for nothing now!!!

I always thought Microsoft would eventually block him, but nearly a year later he's fine.

He had to go onto some programme on his comp where he put a new "activation" key in, which was supplied by the seller on Ebay and it worked!!!!

How can Microsoft allow this???

Microsoft XP (I feel Cheated!!!)?
It's all down to the product key that you enter when you install XP if he's got a good one even though it pirated Microsoft wont know and he'll be able to get the updates

Oh you wasn't cheated you did the right thing buying the real thing you've got the piece of mind knowing you're legal and your friend isn't
Reply:Copy yours and sell them. Make your money back. lol
Reply:Microsoft doesn't care if people pirate their software, as that means more people not using their competitors software. They became the dominant force they are not because their software is good, but because it is easily pirated.
Reply:You let a CHEATER get you down?

It's not worth it!
Reply:wait a while, ms slips little things through with hotfixs. sooner of later the problem will come up.
Reply:He paid £2.50? A fool and his money...

Anyway, what makes you think Microsoft has any control of it? If they did, it wouldn't happen. The honest (or dishonest) fact is, Microsoft can't stop people from pirating and hacking their software. Not possible. Ever.

£2.50! That's half a packet of smokes.
Reply:not all people can buy the original copy of an OS of a pc. its normal this days to have an illegal copy of a windows xp. it has no difference from the original. one thing good about the original cd is the cool cd case. and besides.. piracy cant be stop nowadays.. in our country you can buy the illegal copy of windows for just a dollar. or you can even download it from the net for free. its hard to stop piracy. it is already spread across the world
Reply:I bet you feel a bit fed up having spent all that money on a genuine OS when your M8 managed to get a copy for next to nothing . Thats just the luck of the draw. Microsoft don't allow this but their are a lot of clever people out there
Reply:It is hacking , and unfortunately he got away with it...........
Reply:its called piracy..otherwise known as stealing...do you really want to take that chance and go to jail? they dont allow it, theyre actively trying to stop it and in your friends case its borrowed time.
Reply:vista stops all that for now so.............if you need a vista upgrade go to ebay same thing £300.50 less! no get your own operating system for free with ubuntu or other recomeneded free!!!! yours free !!!!!!! p.s. chill
Reply:He paid 2.50 to get his activated? lol he got screwed. I did mine for free and so did thousands of others. But anyway this is not the place to talk about that stuff...not legal and also you will not goto jail lol
Reply:Don't feel cheated you sound like the honest one that won't end up in jail.

Microsoft office 2003 reinstall after reformat?

2010-08-22T18:53:00.001-07:00

hi, according to my microsoft office 2003, the software can be used up to 3 home PCs. if i have already installed my office in 3 home PCs, and i want to reformat one of my PCs now to factory state, can i still reinstall microsoft word after reformatting using the same cd? (since i have already maxed the quota given)

thanks in advance!

Microsoft office 2003 reinstall after reformat?
If you are rebuilding one of the 3 computers that you have already installed Office onto, the answer is yes (although it might require a call to MS to get Office activated.)

If installing Office onto this re-formatted machine would give you 4 operational copies of Office I would say, that you will probably will be able to install it. The problem that will arise is that you will not be able to activate / update it.

Hope this helps

Microsoft update help?

2010-08-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hello

If when I am using the Microsoft update process; when I get a message saying that it has to varify that my software is genuine and not copied, does this mean that Microsoft will disable such software if it is not valid? or does it just mean that it will refuse to update?

CREED

Microsoft update help?
it will refuse to update

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Microsoft office big malfunction?

2010-08-22T18:52:00.003-07:00

every time i want to load up any microsoft office programme my computer tries to load up the set up and i end up having to run microsoft word, excel etc all in safe mode.

this has only started 24 hours ago how do i stop this? because everything was fine 2 days ago

Microsoft office big malfunction?
Make sure you are not holding down the CTRL key when you start office.
Reply:Open any apllication of the office suite you have installed, then select detect and repair under the help tab.

You may have to do this with all the different Applications.

It's also worth running a full virus scan.

You might also consider visiting the microsoft office update site if you haven't recently.
Reply:Go to Word and cick Help and Repair installtion. You may need the disk.

If it doesn't help - then reinstall it.

If all fails, try OpenOffice because it is free and its quite good.
Reply:virus my friend

Microsoft Office 2003 Document Imaging Feature?

2010-08-22T18:52:00.002-07:00

Microsoft Office 2003 provided an imaging feature that could be selected from the Printer menu. (Similat to Adobe PDF) . I recently downloaded and installed Microsoft Office Security updates and as a result this imaging feature has disappeared. How can I get it back?

Microsoft Office 2003 Document Imaging Feature?
I use this software frequently and have also installed office updates but have not lost the feature. Try looking under start/programs/Microsoft office/Microsoft office tools and seeing if the document imaging software is there and if it works. If not, I suggest you repair your office installation by selecting change in add/remove programs for Microsoft Office.
Reply:Choose the Document Image Printer from your drop-down list of printers.

Microsoft Visio 2007?

2010-08-22T18:52:00.001-07:00

Does Microsoft Visio 2007 include the early version Microsoft Visio 2003/2005 Enterprise for Architecture?

Basically I want to know if the Visio 2007 contains an Architecture part

Microsoft Visio 2007?
architecture part?, you do know visio's main purpose is to model architectures?....it does allow you to create use case and sequence diagrams and state machines and so on..

Microsoft word?

2010-08-22T18:52:00.000-07:00

Microsoft outlook?? I am so lost as to how this supposed to work. Please help!?

2010-08-22T18:51:00.003-07:00

Microsoft Office 2003 Font ?

2010-08-22T18:51:00.002-07:00

Hey all,

About 2 weeks ago i lost all my fonts except for 3 of them on my microsoft office word and other products. Im trying to place them back into the folders but cant find the right folder where to place all the fonts. Does anyone know where they go so that i can see them in the drop down list in one of the microsoft word pages i pull up ?

Thanks

Microsoft Office 2003 Font ?
Normally u can see all of ur fonts on this folder:

C:\WINDOWS\Fonts

If u don;t have a C:/ u just replace it with the letter of ur own drive like D:/ or F:/ or whateva it is. and if u don't have it like that, u can try and search your computer for it, go to star%26gt;search%26gt;files and folders then type Fonts a folder should pop up, open make sure that's the rite folder, ( and How do u know that it's the rite folder, well u said that u only had three different types of fonts so u should see the three files for those three fonts)

I hope this helps

Merry X-mas and happy new year!
Reply:haha funny...

the fonts folder can be found by going to start -%26gt; control panel -%26gt; fonts

Microsoft Word?

2010-08-22T18:51:00.001-07:00

I am writing my own xmas cards on Microsoft Word and would like to change the direction of the text on the paper.

Instead of going up and down the page like normal. I would like to turn the text on its side. Then I can fold the paper and glue it into my cards. I hope this makes sense.

The big question is how do I do it? What should I be looking for in Microsoft Word.? So far the only way I have been able to do it is if I have the text inside a text box. The thing is I don’t want the box around my writing when I print it out. Any ideas on how I can do it would be greatly appreciated

Thanks to all.

Microsoft Word?
Well, I would do what you have been doing with the text box. Write the text in the box. Then on the drawing toolbar (you may need to go to view -%26gt;toolbars -%26gt; drawing), click the rotate button and rotate the box how you will. Then right click on the textbox, and choose format textbox. On the screen that appears, you should be in the colors and lines tab. Look in the line section. There should be an option that says color. Click the drop down box, and choose no color. This will make the border invisible so that you won't see it when you print it. Hope this helps!
Reply:You could insert your text into a one row table.

Click inside the table, select FORMAT then TEXT DIRECTION.

Check to ensure that Show Gridlines on your Table Tool Bar is off. Report It

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Microsoft word??

2010-08-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

how do i copy something from microsoft word into a email message in hotmail so i can send what i wrote in microsoft word to whoever i want to..

btw it has a picture i think thats the reason why its not letting me copy and paste

Microsoft word??
All you have to do is save the document and "attach" it in an e-mail. Look for a button that says "Attachments" or "Attach" or "Attach Files" or something along the lines of that, a box will come up and look for your document.

If you simply copy and paste the words, you'll lose the format, font and some of the characters can get messed up.
Reply:Just copy and paste it then either attach the picture in the document or embed it.
Reply:copy and paste the text only (this will work). Save the picture in a file and send it as an attachment through the email.

good luck!
Reply:actually, you're not supposed to copy and paste. just click the attach files button and search for whatever you need, and attach it.
Reply:Simply save the file and attach it with an e-mail
Reply:1. select text

2. hit 'ctrl' + c

3. enter new email

4. hit 'ctrl' + v

5. send
Reply:Send the file as an attachment

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Microsoft Office 2003/2007?

2010-08-22T18:50:00.002-07:00

I got a HP laptop with Windows Vista and installed Microsoft Office 2003 on it and somehow Office 2007 also appeared. When I open a file, it automatically opens with 2007. How can I get it to open automatically with Office 2003? I somehow got this to work for Microsoft Word, but nothing else.

Thanks in advance. All help appreciated. :)

Microsoft Office 2003/2007?
Hi

AFAIK, Office 2007 trial comes installed with Vista by default.

Go to Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Programs and Features and uninstall Office 2007 from there. Restart your machine to complete the uninstall.

HTH,

Deep
Reply:Just un-install the Office 2007 it is a trail version anyways. I would consider buying it though if you can afford it, 2007 is much better than 2003 in my everyday usage anyways.

But if you want something like Office 2007 that is cheaper go to www.worldstart.com and visit their software store and go to search and find the Office Suite program. It does the same thing for about $13.

Microsoft office. Stop asking me to save!!??

2010-08-22T18:50:00.001-07:00

I am working in Microsoft office....a lot! It is a little time consuming pressing save everytime I have to X out and then hit save. I am using Microsoft office 2007. I want to be able to hit X (close) and it will save itself to the directory. I will be more than happy to save it the first time, but, after I make changes, I want to be able to close, and it will save itself. Thanks!!! 10 points automatically to the person that answers this and it works....

Microsoft office. Stop asking me to save!!??
Don't think thats possible, but you could just press

Ctrl + S at the same time before closing, that will save it for you.
Reply:go to Joe's site for good instructions: http://www.newbieclub.com/
Reply:Before you X out of the document, make sure you have already saved it. There is no "Autosave" option to have it be saved regardless. Just use CTRL+s and that will bring up the save menu which allows you to save. Once it is saved, it will not ask you when you X out (as long as you've made no new additions to the document).

Good luck!

Microsoft Office Renewal?

2010-08-22T18:50:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased a new laptop, on the computer was already a Vista version of Microsoft Office, but it was only a 60 day trial. Well the trial has expired, and a screen keeps popping up when i try and use Word that says enter Product Key. Well, I reloaded a new version of Vista, but I still can't open Microsoft Word. What do I need to get to use Word??

Microsoft Office Renewal?
You will need to buy a Full Version copy of any version of Microsoft Office 2007. However, before you install the new Full Version, you will have it uninstall the trial version.

Seeing that my laptop computer has Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition (Trial) 2007, the version you will need to buy is Office Home and Student Edition 2007 for $150.00 at retailers such as Best Buy, Online Retailers, and other places.
Reply:Try Open Office, a free alternative to Microsoft Office and is completely compatible with Office programs.

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.
Reply:the "free trials" are only good for 30-60 days and are not renewable you nedd a that pointto putchase it or take it out of your system through add/remove programs
Reply:If you have files that are locked up in the new Word 2007 file format (.docx), here’s a possibility for salvaging them. Microsoft offers a free Compatibility pack that allows earlier versions of Word to read Word 2007 files. If you have access to an earlier version, this can at least give you back your documents.

On the other hand, if you’re interested in buying Word (and it IS possible to buy Word without the rest of Office) check out this URL, especially the second group of listings.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc...

Note that the higher of the two prices quoted is for a full version of that program and the lower, for upgrades from existing software. Read the list of upgrade-qualifying software carefully: MS Works is often one, and may have come on your machine.

Good luck.
Reply:You need to Purchase the Windows Office, that was a 60 day trial, Yes?

Open a microsoft word document with open office?

2010-08-22T18:49:00.003-07:00

Is there a way to open a Microsoft Word document with Open Office maybe with a file converter program or something.

I've been trying to open a file I emailed my self but I can't. The file is a Microsoft Word document and I only have Open Office.

The document was from Microsoft office 2007. Having trouble finding a converter. =( The file is an attachment in my email. What can I do?

Open a microsoft word document with open office?
I suspect the problem is that it's an Office 2007 document, which is a docx format. This is messing up a lot of people. You might want to go to the Open Office website and see if they've issued any updates or patches so that Open Office can handle the docx format.

The only other solution is when/if you can, go back to where you sent the document from (work? School?) and resave it as a Microsoft word 2003 version (which will be the more common .doc format, and that OpenOffice can handle just fine.)
Reply:In Office 2007 you have to do a "Save As" so it is compatible with older versions of Office and Open Office.

The Office 2007 extensions adds an "x" to the end like, .docx which is incompatible with older versions of Microsoft Office and Open Office.
Reply:Microsoft office 2007 creates documents in docx format.

I think Open Office does not have the converters.

You have to 'Save As' Word 2003 compatible doc file while saving the document in Word.
Reply:try looking for novells Office Open XML converter, it worked for me on linux.

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Microsoft Office Question?

2010-08-22T18:49:00.002-07:00

I deleted Microsoft office from my computer a while back, but now my girlfriend needs it to open documents for school. If i download OpenOffice (www.openoffice.com) will she be able to open up the text documents that are orginal saved on Microsoft Office?

Microsoft Office Question?
Yes

MICROSOFT ZUNE: What size to get?

2010-08-22T18:49:00.001-07:00

Right now I'm debating on whether to get a 8 gigabyte (2,000 songs) Microsoft Zune or a 30 gigabyte (7,500 songs) Microsoft Zune. What should I get?

And before you say the 30 gigabyte because it holds more songs, my problem is is that the 30 gigabyte is as big as an ipod video (which is what I think would bother me...) and holds more songs (plus side), and the 8 gigabyte is as big as a regular ipod, but holds less songs.

MICROSOFT ZUNE: What size to get?
i have a 30 gb and it is awsome. remember the bigger the screen the better the video
Reply:It depends on how much you plan on putting on your zune. I have the 80gb and Im having a really hard time filling it up. I have 2794 songs 15 videos(each one about 45+ minutes) and 47 pictures and it isnt even at 20gb yet. As far as the size go its not really that heavy at all so even if you get the bigger one its not really that noticable when its in your pocket( at least for me). If you don't want to put videos on there like you said and don't plan on loading it up with music. then get the 8gb. But I really like having the nice big screen. Even if you are not watching videos on it its still nice to have. But I will warn you that for me and a lot of other people I know that have one, once you put all your stuff on there that you want you find yourself wanting to put more and more....Its almost like I feel like I have to fill ever gig.. Its weird I know.

Bottom line: if you dont want that much content get an 8gb

If you want more content go with the 30gb
Reply:2000 songs isnt enough in my opinion.

What is Microsoft 2003?

2010-08-22T18:49:00.000-07:00

The problem I'm having is that I don't want Microsoft 2003 but when I'm on screen and go to click on a, "Link" the microsoft down load screen comes up and this is what I see: "Microsoft Office 2003" Setup, user name, initials,Orginazation. In the boxes below type ur 25 character product key etc etc. I can not go to the link i clicked on without this coming up. How can I stop this?

What is Microsoft 2003?
There is no product called Microsoft 2003. I think you mean Microsoft Office 2003, a suite of office applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Your getting the setup screen apear because Office isn't installed correctly, you'll need to obtain an Office CD from retailler or something with a valid key and enter it into the product key box. Alternatively, you can uninstall Office from the Add\Remove programs icon in Control panel.
Reply:Un-install MS-Office 2003 and get the free %26amp; compatible Open Office, from:
Reply:Its microsoft office. You have to find out the code issued with your software.

Microsoft Office Question?

2010-08-22T18:48:00.001-07:00

Microsoft i got hi-speed internet cable throue insight/roadrunner i have plugs that needs fix for this?

2010-08-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

my account starts at insight cable hi-speed with road runner i need my pc fixed i still cant get mail i want to get mail from everyone i dont care who they are now i want more control on setting up my pc my start menu needs refreshed the free cell games got ereased i want them back every time i use the internet explore7 it changes and dont respond i want microsoft to call me one on one to walk throue this and set it up right ive been trying to get this right for to long yahoo and microsoft and insight cable you all need to get my this right i am going to wait for a email or a call from you if you dont call send me mail thank you all please help also i got to other pc running throue ecot schooling i dont want nothing changed with them

Microsoft i got hi-speed internet cable throue insight/roadrunner i have plugs that needs fix for this?
You can try uninstalling IE 7 and see what that does, but most likely you have lost the programs. I have not installed IE 7 yet and have heard that there are some problems with it. I use a 6.0 version and have not had any problems. I make it a policy to not upgrade any program until it has been out at least a year. That way most of the bugs are worked out before I get it. Are you by any chance running Vista? I have heard there are major conflicts between Vista and IE7.

If you can access the computer, you need to save any important files on a disk. It sounds like you need to reboot the computer to restore it to original configuration. You should have gotten a disk when you bought the computer that has all of the original programs on it. You will then need to reload any other programs that you have installed on the computer.

The only way to avoid having to do this is if you have a program like "go back" where you can go back to the computer configuration for a specific date. Restore found under "accessories" and "system tools" will not restore lost programs. If you have not bought a restoration program, you will need to reload the computer. The other way to avoid this - backup your computer daily. If the same thing happens again, you can restore it to the previous days format.

MICROSOFT WORD HELP now????????????????????/?

2010-08-19T19:56:00.003-07:00

i know how to make a resume on microsoft word but i would like the templates. where do i find templates. the vista desgin of microsoft word is so ***** garbage. also the ruler which indicates the length of the page has changed, how do i restore default settings.

MICROSOFT WORD HELP now????????????????????/?
The resume templates can be found by going to File - New. That will open a "New Document" window (look on the right-hand side of your screen). It looks sort of like a "Help" window. There you can choose the resume template you want. As far as what happened to your ruler, go to View and see which layout you're in. I believe only the Web Layout View has the ruler anyway. But if you're needing to change your bottom margin, go to File - Page Setup. You can change your margins there.

Microsoft Office Professional 2003 Trial?

2010-08-19T19:56:00.002-07:00

I had Microsoft Office Professional 2003 but i reinstalled my windows and i lost it. I still have the product key but i lost the CD key. I am running Microsoft Office 2000 right now. i know that when you have a trial you can put in a serial if you bought it. I want to do that. Could i have a site? I don't really trust download.com. I want a website that is 100% safe. Thanks

Microsoft Office Professional 2003 Trial?
http://beqiraj.com/office/trial/index.as...

Microsoft silverlight?

2010-08-19T19:56:00.001-07:00

can anyone explain in plain english what the new microsoft product named "silverlight" is all about?when you go to the microsoft web site is hard to understand if you dont know to much about software products.... thank you for answering!

Microsoft silverlight?
My understanding is that it's supposed to be a competitor to Adobe Flash.

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Microsoft and other video gaming?

2010-08-19T19:56:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to know all the video game systems ever created by microsoft and other companies. now if you only have sony and nintendo consoles in mind go to my profile and answer the question sony or nintedo. but if you have a console that was a big hit and wasn't sony nintendo or microsoft then name it here. ten points to the person who does(handheld and portables too)

Microsoft and other video gaming?
The only consoles that Microsoft ever made was the Xbox (2001) and the Xbox 360 (2005, I think). There are rumors about an Xbox portable, but nothing's been confirmed.

However, they've been making games for years. I think their first big hit was Microsoft Flight Simulator, which started in the early to mid nineties.
Reply:Spectrum Sinclair, Atari, commodore 64, Mega drive, Game gear, Lynx, neo geo, Saga Saturn,

all I can think of for now, may think of more later- if I do I will edit the post.
Reply:Sega Genesis and Atari

Over in Japan the Wonderswan was a big hit.
Reply:Here are all the systems by company:

1. Sony Computer Entertainment: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, PlayStation

2. Nintendo: Wii, DS, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, Virtual Boy, Game Boy, Super Nintendo, NES, Color TV

3. Microsoft: Xbox 360, Xbox

4. GamePark Holdings: GP2X, GP32

5. Nokia: N-Gage

6. iQue: iQue Player

7. Bandai: WonderSwan

8. Sega: Dreamcast, Saturn, Mega Drive/Genesis, Nomad, Game Gear, Master System, SG-1000

9. SNK: Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo

10. Apple Inc: Pippin

11. NEC Corporation: PC-FX, TurboGrafx-16

12. Atari: Jaguar, Lynx, 7800, 5200, 2600, Pong

13. Panasonic: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer

14. Commodore: CD32, CDTV, Commodore 64, MAX Machine

15. Amstrad: GX4000

16. Fujitsu: FM Towns Marty

17. Philips: CD-i, Odyssey2, Odyssey

18. Pioneer: LaserActive

19. Smith Engineering: Vectrex

20. Emerson Radio Corp: Arcadia 2001

21. Coleco Industries: ColecoVision, Telstar

22. VTech: CreatiVision

23. Mattel: Intellivision

24. Milton Bradley Company: Microvision

25. Midway: Bally Astrocade

26. RCA: Studio II

27. Fairchild Semiconductor: Channel F
Reply:What the hell? You need to clarify your question.

Microsoft has only ever had the Xbox in it's video game division, and only since 2001 or 2002.
Reply:Coleco Vision! My aunt has one of those things at her cottage and it's pretty sweet if you like oooold school gaming.
Reply:SEGA
Reply:PlayStation 3 (2006/2007)

Wii (2006)

Evo: Phase One (2006) (October)

Xbox 360 (2005)

Xbox 360 Elite (2007)

GP2X (2005)

Gizmondo (2005)

PlayStation Portable (or PSP) (2005)

PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite (2007)

Nintendo DS (2004)

Nintendo DS Lite (2006)

Sixth generation (1998-2005)

N-Gage (2003)

N-Gage QD (2004)

Tapwave Zodiac (2003)

GP32 (2001)

Xbox (2001)

Nintendo GameCube (model no. DOL-001 (digital video output) / model no. DOL-101 (no digital video output)) (2001)

Panasonic Q (2001, Japan Only)

Game Boy Player (2003)

Q Game Boy Player (2003, Japan Only)

Game Boy Advance (2001)

Game Boy Advance SP (original frontlit screen model) (2003)

Game Boy Advance SP Mark II (improved backlit screen model) (2005)

Game Boy Micro (2005)

Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance

e-Reader (no link port) (2002, Japan Only)

e-Reader (link port) (2003) / e-Reader+ (2003, Japan)

Nintendo iQue (2003) (China Only)

PlayStation 2 (2000)

PSX (DVR) (2003) (Japan Only)

Slimline PS2 (smaller version) (2004)

WonderSwan (1999) (Handheld)

WonderSwan Color (2000) (Japan Only) (Handheld)

SwanCrystal (2002) (Handheld)

Dreamcast (1998)

32/64-bit era (1993-1998): Fifth generation

Main article: History of video games (32-bit / 64-bit era)

Neo Geo Pocket (1998) (Japan Only)

Neo Geo Pocket Color (1998 Japan/1999 US)

Game Boy Color (1998) (Handheld)

Nintendo 64 (N64) (1996) (64-bit) / Special Pikachu Edition Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64DD (1999) (Japan Only)

Wide-Boy 64 (Not available to consumers)

Transfer Pak (some Game Boy compatibilty, mainly with Pokémon games)

PlayStation (1994)

PocketStation (1998)

Net Yaroze (1997)

PSone (2000)

Sega Saturn (1994)

Virtual Boy (1995)

Apple Pippin (1995)

PC-FX (1994) (Japan Only)

Atari Jaguar (1993) (64-bit)

Atari Jaguar CD (1995)

3DO (1993)

Amiga CD32 (1993)

16-bit era (1989-1993): Fourth generation

Main article: History of video games (16-bit era)

Sega Mega Drive (1988) / Sega Genesis (1989, North America)

Sega Mega Drive II / Sega Genesis II (North America Only)

Sega Mega Drive III (Brazil Only) / Sega Genesis 3(North America Only)

Sega CD (1992)

Sega 32X (Sega Genesis 32X or Sega Mega Drive 32X or Sega Super 32X) (1994)

Sega Channel Adapter

Atari Lynx (1989) (Handheld)

Game Boy (1989) (Handheld)

Game Boy Pocket (1996) (Handheld)

Game Boy Light (1997, Japan Only) (Handheld)

TurboGrafx-16 (1989)

TurboGrafx-CD

TurboExpress (Handheld)

SuperGrafx (1989, Japan)

Amstrad GX4000 (1990)

Neo-Geo (1990)

Neo-Geo CD

Neo-Geo CDZ

Commodore Amiga CDTV (1991)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) (1991) / Super Famicom (1990, Japan)

Super Nintendo Entertainment System 2/Super Famicom Jr. (1997)

Play Station SNES CD-ROM System (Cancelled)

Satellaview (1995, Japan Only)

Super Game Boy

Super Game Boy 2

FM Towns Marty (1991)

Philips CD-i (1991)

TurboDuo (1992) / PC Engine Duo (1991, Japan)

Supervision (1992)

Mega Duck/Cougar Boy (1993)

Pioneer LaserActive (1993)

Sega Nomad (1995)

8-bit era/post-crash of '83 era (1983-1989): Third generation

Main article: History of video games (8-bit era)

Sega Game Gear (1991) (Handheld)

Commodore 64GS (1990)

PC Engine (1987, Japan)

Atari 7800 (1986)

Sega Master System (1986) / SG-1000 Mark III (1985, Japan)

Sega Master System II

Sega Master System III (Brazil Only)

Sega Master System III Collection (Brazil Only)

Sega Master System Compact / Sega Master System IV (Brazil Only) (Handheld)

Coleco / PlayPal (2006) (Handheld)

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (1985) / Famicom (1983, Japan)

Nintendo Entertainment System 2 (1993) / AV Famicom

NES Disk System[1] (Cancelled) / Famicom Disk System (1986, Japan Only)

Nintendo Entertainment System hardware clones (multiple releases everywhere on various dates)

Sega SG-1000 (1983, Japan)

SG-1000 Mark II (1984, Japan)

The first home video games/pre-crash of '83 (1958-1982): First and second generation

Main articles: History of video game consoles (first generation) and History of video game consoles (second generation)

Commodore MAX Machine (1982)

Vectrex (1982)

Emerson Arcadia 2001 (1982)

Atari 5200 (1982)

Atari 5100 / Atari 5200 Jr. (Cancelled)

ColecoVision (1982)

Expansion Module #1 (Unlicensed Atari 2600 Compatibility)

CreatiVision (1981)

Intellivision (1980)

Intellivision II

System Changer (Unlicensed Atari 2600 Compatibility)

PlayCable

Color TV Game (1977)

APF Imagination Machine (1979)

Microvision (1979) (Handheld)

Interton VC 4000 (1978)

Magnavox Odyssey² (1978)

Bally Astrocade (1977)

Atari 2600 / Atari Video Computer System (VCS) / Sears Video Arcade (1977)

Atari 2700 / Atari Remote Control VCS (1981, Cancelled)

Sears Video Arcade II (1983) / Atari 2800 (1983, Japan Only)

Atari 2600 Jr. (1986)

Coleco Gemini (Atari 2600 hardware clone)

TV Boy (Atari 2600 hardware clone)

TV Boy 2 (Atari 2600 hardware clone)

Super TV-Boy (Atari 2600 hardware clone)

RCA Studio II (1976)

Fairchild Channel F / Video Entertainment System (VES) (1976)

Channel F System II (1979)

Coleco Telstar (1976)

Pong (1976)

Philips Odyssey (1976)

Magnavox Odyssey (1972)

Tennis for two (1958)

Cathode Ray Tube (1947)

Which one is better? Microsoft or Macintosh?

2010-08-19T19:55:00.002-07:00

Which desktop computers are better? Microsoft or Macintosh? In General, like speed, security, usability, and stability. My friend thinks Microsoft is better in every way (He's never used a Macintosh before...) and that Macintosh is stupid because it has one button, a different desktop design then Microsoft, and is expensive and everyone should switch to Microsoft (Which a lot of people are using right now...)

Though he is a good friend, his opinions I HATE the most... Particularly this one...

Which one is better? Microsoft or Macintosh?
ima not techinical at all but it dosnt take a geniuos to know that microsoft is the best if your going to buy a computer buy a dell computer thire the best!!! you can custamize it yoursself or you can go to a costco near you and chek if they have some thire becasue they have the best warrenty ever!!
Reply:Mac has better security and output but it is expensive and lacks some features that can get in Windows. But now Mac can run both Window and Mac. So now Mac is still better than Windows.
Reply:Not true, they are about the same. People only say that Microsoft is better because it's all they have used, or they have used the old macintosh's that they practically gave away, try the new ones and people will surely change their minds.
Reply:Macs are good for multimedia stuff and that's about it. My girlfriend does film production stuff on hers. Having said that, it pisses her off a lot becuase it can't do simple things that a PC can, and she is a Mac person, so she is not biased. If you are really stupid with computers and are affraid you will get spyware and stuff then you'll probably want a Mac. I always say macs are like a bike with training wheels. It's safer and it gets the job done, but it's very limited in what you can do. I don't like macs because they try to do things to make things easier and it's actually a lot worse or you can't do something that is really easy on a PC. Additionally, they are overpriced compared to PCs of the same performance because only Apple makes computers that run Mac operating systems, so they have a mini-monopoly.
Reply:Microtosh, I mean Macinsoft! Gah....but seriously, Microsoft wins with Premium Vista. PC's are the supreme gaming systems, macs are more for designer-media usage. Microsoft is currently leading in the coolest GUI OS amongst other products. The Microsoft office product line is also the business world standard.

I honestly don't think desktop Macs will be around 50 years from now, they're todays IBM. (IBM doesn't make desktop computers anymore, they left that market if you remember)
Reply:I am having the same problem, except my friend likes Macs. I have a PC, and I want to get a new computer. Personally, I like my PC. It runs very fast, and it is easier to use. PCs are compatible with more software, and they last longer. They also cost less. Macs are good too; they come with a bunch of cool stuff and have a built in webcam. They also have Appleworks, which I think works better for word processing. Macs are more expensive, but they take up less room, and if your setting up a network, Macs are easier.

90% of the world's computers are PCs, but Macs are coming in to style too.

If it were me, and I had lots of money to spare, I would buy a Mac computer and put Windows Vista on it. But for now, I really like my PC. :-)
Reply:yes I would go with the PC computer mac are not good as it used to be a long time ago chepaer and better computer PC are easier to use than Mac.
Reply:well i have to agree with your friend, the one button mouse does pose some usability problems, but i think your question is misguided. you should be asking what is better, pc or mac... microsoft is the company that makes the operating system, just like mac's os/x and the linux operating system. personally i like the pc better simply becuase there is a larger software market for it. I mean, if you go into a retail store, how many programs(games or otherwise) do you see that are made for mac? not very many, most retailers(unless it is a specialty store) sell pc products and software. Alot of people argue that mac's are more stable, but all systems have their problems. As far as security, they're about the same. As for usability, the mac os/x operating system does have a nice user friendly interface(for those who are called newbies), but if they would just make a dang mouse that has more than one button, they'd be set, lol. you can "right-click" with a mac mouse, but it requires you press a button on the keyboard at the same time you click the mouse(very unaccommodating if you use the mouse more than the keyboard)

It just depends on who you ask, or what you are actually planning on using it for. If you're only going to use it for productivity software, the mac's the way to go, but if you want to use graphic-intensive programs(games and programs like photoshop), go with a pc.
Reply:It's a heated debate over which is better, I'd say which one is more functional and that award goes to Mac.

The one button mouse is history on Macs so you can right click your way into all sorts of things.

Honestly for the most informed opinions on this matter go to Cnet.com and read the editor and user reviews for both Vista and MacOSX, Then compare the top of the line Mac, With a Top of the line PC and read those reviews.

Overall, Macs did better on both Editor and User Reviews and I assume they are unbiased.

Microsoft powerpoint??

2010-08-19T19:55:00.001-07:00

Ya, a few days ago i noticed i didn't have Microsoft power point. i needed it for a project so i ended up having to do it on word. Does anybody know where i can get it? And for free? b/c i have been to the Microsoft homepage and downloaded stuff but its only patches and other crap i don't need. I have windows XP and my computer was bought in 2003. and i dont have money 2 upgrade to Vista otherwise i would have already......so please help!

Microsoft powerpoint??
Powerpoint comes with Microsoft Office, not with the operating system. If you have Word then you should have Powerpoint too. Have you done a search for Powerpoint yet?

As for getting Powerpoint for free, you're not going to legally accomplish that... you might want to download Open Office. It is free, has a Powerpoint application and can open Microsoft Files (and microsoft can open theirs).
Reply:you can often time get evaluation copys of microsoft products which expire in 90 days... but you're not going to find a $120.00 program for free... anywhere - unless you're going to PIRATE it.

Which is QUITE illegal.
Reply:theres a trial version of microsoft office 2007 at microsoft.com, but if you want the old microsoft office 2003 you can download it by using a torrent.
Reply:If you would like a trial:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerp...

Then click on "Download free trial"
Reply:MS Powerpoint cost money, you can obtain it for free but that would possibly be through none legal means on some shady websites.

An alternative would be to use OpenOffice http://www.openoffice.org/ its a free office suite for windows, mac and unix systems.

If you internet access you can try using Google Docs, http://docs.google.com it's a web 2.0 kinda app that provides you with office functionalities including an app for presentations.

Microsoft, Smicrosoft ;D?

2010-08-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

Question.

I have had a pointpoint presentation sent to my Microsoft Vista computer, but I do not have any microsoft office software on my computer.

Is there any way I can veiw the slide-show??

It is rather important, so good answers are MUCH appreciated.

THANKS.

ALEX

Microsoft, Smicrosoft ;D?
Glad to hear Microsoft is not QUITE ubiquitous! There are many PowerPoint viewers (considering that it's ALMOST ubiquitous.) Here's one source: http://pptfaq.com/FAQ00153.htm

If your sender will package the presentation for CD within PowerPoint next time, it also can be run without the PP program.

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Microsoft access help?

2010-08-19T19:54:00.003-07:00

Hello

I want to develop a programme using Microsoft Access .

I have a matrix with the prices for different intervals like 1-10 meter 15$,11-20 meter 14.85$,21-30 meter 14.75$,31-40 meter 14.60$ etc.. such a list of 100 different prices and intervals

And what I want is for example when I want 19 meter , program will know that 19 is between 11-20 meter and will take 14.85$ price and will multiply it with 19*14,85.

I couldn’t use the “if loop” because you can only use it 7 or 8 times what I need is at least 100 loop.

Does anybody know how I can do it in a easy way with Microsoft Access?

Thanks in advance

Microsoft access help?
I would arrange the data in three columns (4 if you have a primary key)

key    lowerL    upperL    Price

1           1         10         $15.00

2          11        20          $14.8...

3          21        30          $14.7...

Then you can use DLookUp

On the form named frmCost, where you enter the length, line up a textbox named txtLength a command button named cmdCost, a textbox named txtPrice, and finally a text box named txtPrice

Create a macro, saved as mcrCost:

Action: SetValue

Item: txtPrice

Expression: =DLookUp("[Price]","tblPrice",

"((forms![frmCost]![txtLength] %26gt; [lowerL])

and (forms![frmCost]![txtLength] %26lt; [upperL]))")

Assign the mcrCost to the cmdCost's On Click event

To the control Sourec property of txtCost, type in

=[txtPrice]*[txtLength]

save and test
Reply:it's early so pay no attention to my answer.... lol

if your intervals are 10 like in your examples

int priceInterval; //truncate the decimal portion

priceInterval = (meters/10) + 1; // if meters is 1-9 it would return something like 0 + 1 or 1 ...

if meters was 990 - 999 it would return 99 + 1 or 100..??

select price from prices where interval = priceInterval

prices

interval 1 price 15

interval 2 price 14.85

etc..

hell i don't know maybe someone that knows programming can help

good luck

Microsoft Word?

2010-08-19T19:54:00.002-07:00

How can I download microsoft word. You know like at school.cause I have to do a project...and I have to do page set up margins,ect. and word pad wont do that. *if you don't know how I could download mic. word. Then whats a really good microsoft program for typing stuff.*

Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is not free but there is a free alternative.

Try Open Office, a free alternative to Microsoft Office and is completely compatible with Office programs. The program Writer included in Open Office is just like Microsoft Word.

OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute.
Reply:Open Office

http://www.openoffice.org

Free office suite, can save in Microsoft format
Reply:Are you doing schoolwork from home or at school? If at home, you can use OpenOffice or AbiWord. Both will get the job done, but I always think that OpenOffice's design is..well..ugly..compared to MS Office.

See, normally you can just download Microsoft Office online from MS's site if you pay for it. Or you can download OpenOffice or AbiWord.

But the school's computer network is usually restricted. That is, the computers are set the way they want it to be and people can't download, install, or uninstall programs from it. It's administrative privileges just like the internet filtering.

Go to http://www.buzzword.com/ and create an account. Buzzword is a free ONLINE word processor by Adobe. It functions in every way the same as Microsoft Word, and you can save to a removable disk or print also.

WordPad is a poor excuse in the most basic of a word processor and an insult to contemporary young students. In today's age of format-obsessed computer work. Microsoft should do better...
Reply:east or west Microsoft office is the best...you just cannot get Microsoft Word as a single, for that you need whole pack of Microsoft office Enterprise 2007 or other editions....just learn to use torrent if you surely want to get it for free...

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Microsoft office 2007?

2010-08-19T19:54:00.001-07:00

is microsoft office 2007 home %26amp; student edition worth what it's priced at? i need to do a powerpoint, and my old microsoft things expired, so is it worth 100 dollars?

Microsoft office 2007?
get Open Office for FREE - it has a powerpoint type program that is 100% compatible with MS Office.

www.openoffice.org
Reply:when i got 2003 i thort i might as well get the beter one (expencive) and i have needed some of the program that where on it.

What would u most likey use it for if you are a student i would recamend the more expencive one

Can i have two different versions of microsoft office in the same pc?

2010-08-19T19:54:00.000-07:00

i have a pc with windows xp and Microsoft office 2007 . but the problem is that the files made in Microsoft office 2007 do not work with previous versions of office around my area . i tried saving in Microsoft 1997-2003 format but the problem was not solved as it disables some of the features (like word art editing) used and doesn't functions properly .

the issue is that can i have Microsoft office 2003 and Microsoft office 2007 in the same computer or will i have to remove Microsoft office 2007 to install office 2003

Can i have two different versions of microsoft office in the same pc?
Yes. I have 3 versions
Reply:You shouldn't have more than one version of Office. It should remove or upgrade the older version but doesn't always work that way.

When you go to save the file, you're given the option of the format, save in Word 97 - 2003.

If you save in the Word 2007 .docx format, other users who do not have Office 2007 need to download the compatibility pack from Microsoft to open these documents.
Reply:hi,

good news

you can have both not a problem

njoy
Reply:YES!

Microsoft Office?

2010-08-19T19:53:00.003-07:00

Just got a new computer, and it has Word Perfect installed on it. but i'm always doing homework and emailing it to myself to work on at school, but it never loads right since its not Microsoft Word, which we have at school. any sites where i can download a free version (even a trial wouuld be better than nothing) of the whole microsoft office: word, eccel, and powerpoint? it would make my life so much easier, THANKS

Microsoft Office?
Of course you can log on to www.microsoft.com and go to "products" and get a trial version of Office but where would you be after the short trial use?

There is an almost EXACT COPY of Office that is FREE so why don't you try it first. If it doesn't please you or work the way you want then you might have to shop for a used Office 2003 disk somewhere. There are lots of them out there because they have upgraded Office every once in a while. The newest one is Office 2007 but the old 2003 is still grrat especially for Word and Excel and Access.

Anyway here is the website to get the FREE one:

www.openoffice.org

The names are slightly different. Word is called Writer and the speadsheet (Excel) one is called CALC.

Lots of people at our computer club ise it and say it is perfect. Hope it works for you. Goof luck in your studies.
Reply:i sent you a instant message .
Reply:go to www.aresgalaxy.org and download that program, then once that is done launch it. and type in microsoft office 2004 or whatever year you want and then download it and youll get word, excel, powerpoint, and the others ones too. Trust me this is the best anwser! how do i know, cause i had the same problem too. and i did it my self. If you need anyhelp just email me. andrewevans9560@yahoo.com
Reply:You can get a 60 day trial @ http://us1.trymicrosoftoffice.com/produc... or you can download OpenOffice.org (free) and save the file as an MS Word file

Microsoft Word Problem?

2010-08-19T19:53:00.002-07:00

On my Microsoft Word I keep getting these symbols everytime that I enter, or space, or do anything! It's very annoying and I can't figure out how to shut it off

EXAMPLE: When I press enter, the symbol for a paragraph (a captial P w/ slashes) shows up.

I am working w/ Microsoft Word 2000 on Windows Vista Basic.

Thank you very very much for any help you can give!

Microsoft Word Problem?
You're looking at the "daft" or outline version while you are typing (it shows the format marks).

Just change the View to Normal

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Microsoft Word 2007 giving error for .doc files?

2010-08-19T19:53:00.001-07:00

I have Vista and have Word installed. When I try to open a .doc file, it gives me "... not a valid Win 32 application" error. When I try to change the file association under properties, I cant find the right Word program. When I save a word 2007 file (.docx) it says it opens with "Microsoft Office Word". But when I save a .doc file, it says it opens with "2007 Microsoft Office component" which has the word icon. I can't find the same one that the .docx file uses anywhere.

Microsoft Word 2007 giving error for .doc files?
Have you tried going to Add/Remove programs and doing a repair install on MS Office 2007.

Might just be something corrupted in the file associations.

Microsoft Word Help!?

2010-08-19T19:53:00.000-07:00

This is a flaw in Microsoft Word that's getting me extremely irritated. Whenever I accidentally forget to put a space between two words or want to go back to the middle of a sentence to add something, typing letters in between those words erase the words currently there. Same with the space bar. It might be confusing, but here's an example.

The dog chased after the cat.

If I wanted to change it so it was "black dog", i would have to click in between "The" and "dog" in order to add "black". Here's what would happen in MY Microsoft Word.

The blackhased after the cat.

Typing "black" completely erases any letters it would interfere with and the sentence does not expand.

HELP!

Microsoft Word Help!?
Could be one of 2 things...1 your insert button is "on." Find your insert button and select it once. If this doesn't work then it's 2...open word and go to tools on the top menu bar, select options from the drop down and go to the edit tab. If the box for "overtype mode" is checked, de-select/uncheck it. You should not have any more problems.
Reply:On your keyboard, press "insert". That should fix it.
Reply:OMG i have the exact problem and never know how to stop it
Reply:no problem. Hopefully you do not have Word 2007, 'cause I cannot help then. Look at the bottom of your screen, there is going to be your page numbers, and a bunch of possibly little codes. Very bottom of the screen. Look for "OVER" or "OVR" or something like that and double click on it. You should be able to type correctly.

Microsoft Vista Recovery?

2010-08-19T19:52:00.003-07:00

Hi

No good with computers. Please help. For some inexplicable reason I lost Miscrosoft Vista from the computer, the whole operating system. I had to reinstall it. Now discover that I've lost all photos, music, films, documents. I see in the D drive that there is a folder named "microsoft.old". is this my old vista stuff? and can i transfer it into the newly reinstalled version. My memory on this drive is bloated because I'm carrying two operating systems but I'm loathe to get rid of 'microsoft.old' if it's all my old stuff.

someone, please help, and sorry to be so thick.

Microsoft Vista Recovery?
Yes Vista should put your old files into another file, yes should be able to find it in 'Microsoft old' unless your hard drive did not have enough space and had to over wright some of your old files.

Note. always back up and make recovery disks too.

Sometimes Vista will prompt you to chose to boot up (load up windows) the old system or the new. Just load up the older Vista and save your info onto disk.
Reply:well, in future when you buy a computer/laptop the first thing you need to do it go onto system recovery and click make recover discs, u need 2 4.7gp dvd disks or 12 700mb cd-r.

Microsoft Access help needed!?

2010-08-19T19:52:00.002-07:00

Microsoft Access help!?

I have a Microsoft Access project that has a list of various inventory items for a store with the purchase price and the sale price. I'm supposed to calculate the markup% from two different amounts and convert them to percentages; I've done that. In addition to that, the next column is where I'm stuck at. It's supposed to be an "alert" column that displays the wording "HIGH MARKUP" or "LOW MARKUP" which I can't get the right equation for. If the Markup% is 100%26gt;= then I'm supposed to have it flagged as "HIGH MARKUP" whereas if it's 100%26lt; it has to be flagged "LOW MARKUP".

I KNOW it's supposed to be an "IFF" function, but I can't get it right. I have this so far:

Alert: IIF ([markup%] 100%26gt;=, "ATTENTION: HIGH MARKUP", "ATTENTION: LOW MARKUP")

This equation isn't working at all and NOTHING is popping up! Please help! Thank you!

Microsoft Access help needed!?
IIF function is ideal for something like that. But the part that says "[markup%] 100%26gt;=" looks wrong. The "100" appers to be in the wrong spot.

Perhaps you mean this:

IIF([markup%] %26gt;= 100 , "ATTENTION: HIGH MARKUP", "ATTENTION: LOW MARKUP")

This should work.
Reply:I'll be honest with you. Yes the IIF statement should work, however if your doing all that in a query, on any system that is going to have a decent amount of data in it your going to slow it down like lint through goldem syrup.

I would suggest you create a VBA module with the calculations in that way you do away with all that. All you do is parse the 2 amounts to the public function and bring back the text "Attention: High Markup" or "Attention: Low Markup".

By parsing it into a Public Function you get the added advantage of far mor flixibility and ease of maiteneance.

Also if you need to use the same one in another query or form you just call the module.

If you need me to explain contact me.

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Microsoft One Note Shared Files?

2010-08-19T19:52:00.001-07:00

I'm working on a project with a friend and we want to use One Note. I saw that it's possible to have a shared file on an external server that will update automatically when the file is edited by different people on different computers. Microsoft offers some sort of service for that, but when I clicked the link, I couldn't find a price anywhere, which leads me to believe it must be expensive. I have my own website, hosted by Yahoo Small Business. Is it possible to host the file there and give both of us access to it, or do I need to go with another service? Are there other services besides Microsoft (the help file on OneNote implied there were other options but not what they were.)

Microsoft One Note Shared Files?
Hmm, well, if your project is text, you could make a page on your website and just post it there, or if it's pictures or something, just provide an attachment on your website to the file. (You can host the file for free on www.filefront.com usually.) If you need anymore help, e-mail me (jake_and_louis@yahoo.ca). Hope this helped..

Microsoft Outlook, how it works with hotmail.......?

2010-08-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

Heyy I know that microsoft outlook synchronises the emails from your hotmail account through the server. However its not like a 2 way thing, like when u delete ur emails from out look they don't get deleted from the hotmail account itself. Is this supposed to happen? [i've heard that u can only use microsoft outlook if you have a premium account] aniwais whether that's true or not, im just curious to know, is there a program that does what i stated above..

Microsoft Outlook, how it works with hotmail.......?
my advice to you : ONLY USE YAHOO!

Microsoft works?

2010-08-19T19:51:00.002-07:00

Hi,

I have microsoft works on my computer, and half the people I send things to can't open what I send, and I can't easily print my work off at the library.

Is there an alternative that I can download easily? Can you download microsoft word? Or another programme which uses the same format?

Thanks for your help

Microsoft works?
abiword is a free word processor that can save files in Microsoft Word format. It's smaller and quicker than OpenOffice, both to download and to run, but OpenOffice has other applications as well (spreadsheet, etc).

http://www.abiword.com/

I would say you pay your money and take your choice, but they're both free!!
Reply:I think you would need a disk and have Word installed in your computer. Try asking one of your local Retailers for advice - maybe Dell could advise you - worth a try www.dell.co.uk good luck
Reply:Open Office is your best option
Reply:maybe.
Reply:i found this too people sent me things to open and i couldn't..i found out that Microsoft works suite..doesn't include PowerPoint..and you have to get this downloaded ..p,c's don't have this added in their system either..so if you send something from your PC it maybe in PowerPoint..or word and people without PowerPoint or word cant open it..local libraries usually dint have the Microsoft word or PowerPoint..
Reply:You can download a program called "open office" it is available here http://www.openoffice.org/ completely free. It is not made by Microsoft but it has all the same features of the world renowned Microsoft word. Also in the package you get a version of excel (for spread sheets) a version of PowerPoint (for slide shows) and a few other things.

All the documents can be saved in "Microsoft 2003" format which means most of your friends should be able to open them if they have office 2003. And I'm almost certain your library will use office 2003.
Reply:MS Works and MS Office are NOT compatible! It's a con from MicroSoft.

OpenOffice is compatible with word, PowerPoint is NOT compatible with OpenOffice. OpenOffice is free.
Reply:cause they don't have Microsoft Works or Word like you do so you have nothing to worry about that's their problem!!!

http://ru.youtube.com/watch?v=6u_DHseKdu...
Reply:yeh, the simplest thing to do is to purchase microsoft word, but i think i know something that you can do.

After finishing your document, first save it the way you normally save it so that you have saved it before i tell you my tip....

here it is:

go to file--%26gt; then save as--%26gt; thenunder 'save as type', pick under dropdown menu 'Word-97-03 (.doc*)' (you can choose Word 07 if that's your office's current version) This will simply enable you to actually open the document yo made in works in microsoft word format, hopefully this will resolve your problem--- you'll be able to print!!!!

WARNING though:

- This only works well with typed text document, if you make leaflets and brochures in works then do not expect iit to work properly in word

hope this has helped you :)

have a good day!

Microsoft Word Question..... Please answer!!?

2010-08-19T19:51:00.001-07:00

I wrote a long story and indented each paragraph with the "TAB" button on my keyboard. However, I want to shrink the indents to only four spaces (clicking the space bar four times).

How do I do this??

I dunno what type of Microsoft Word I have...it only says Microsoft word =o

Microsoft Word Question..... Please answer!!?
You can use the little triangle makers on the right side of the ruler that runs along the top of the page. One of them is your tab stop, so moving it will change your tab indent.

Or it most versions of Word, you can copy the tab indent, then go into "find and replace" (ctrl+h) and past the tab into the "find what" line (you can't just hit tab or it will go to the next line) then put 4 spaces in the "replace with" line and hit the replace all button.

This sounds strange, but will work because tab and 4 spaces are not the samething. If you turn on the formatting marks you'll see what I mean (tab is an arrow, spaces area dots)

Side note- if you click help, then about MS word it will tell you what version you are using.
Reply:In Microsoft Word, you should be able to see the ruler bar across the top of the page. If not, under the View menu, select Print Layout. This ruler bar will show all the custom tab stops. If nothing is shown, the default tab stops are at every 1/2 inch.

Select all text (CTRL+A) and edit the tab size.

Format %26gt; Tabs...

Change the default tab stops to something smaller. Since Word uses TrueType fonts, a space could mean something completely different for different fonts.

You can also do a Find and Replace (CTRL+H). Select the More button. Now there should be a few extra buttons at the bottom. One is Special. This allows you to select all the TABs. Put the TAB character in the Find what box, and enter four spaces in the Replace with box. Then Click Less and Replace All.
Reply:You can reset your tab stops.

A tab stop is a location on the horizontal ruler that indicates how far to indent text or where to begin a column of text. Tab stops enable you to line up text to the left, right, center, or to a decimal character or bar character. You can also automatically insert specific characters, such as periods or dashes, before the tabs.

-Highlight the paragraph(s) in which you want to set a tab stop. If you want to do the whole document, press CTRL+A

-On the Format menu, click Tabs.

-Under Tab stop position, type the position for a new tab, or select an existing tab stop to which you want to add leader characters.

-Under Alignment, select the alignment for text typed at the tab stop.

-Under Leader, click the leader option you want, and then click Set.

summer soles

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006!!?

2010-08-19T19:51:00.000-07:00

I was messing with my computer and I found Microsoft Digital Image Starter 2006 and it says in 39 days many of the features will become disactivated and then it tells me to upgrade and when I try to upgrade it says Microsoft has discontinued its line of Digital Image Suite products and it tells me no upgrade is available!! My question is because its not availabe to upgrade anymore is my starter addition sill going to "expire" in 39 days??

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006!!?
You probably have downloaded the trial version..

You can see the details of the software over here :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...

This 60-day downloadable trial contains features available in the full retail version of Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006, which will de-feature to minimal functionality once your trial period has ended.

I don't think Microsoft has discontinued it, because it's still there on the Microsoft website.

Why don't you try Picasa? It is very popular and has many features.

http://picasa.google.com/

**************************************...

Oh yeah they have discontinued it!

Ok then, I will give you a list of softwares,,you choose the one which you like the most. All are free and available for legal download..try the ones with 5 star ratings.

http://www.snapfiles.com/downloadfind.ph...

Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows Vista Ultimate?

2010-08-19T19:50:00.003-07:00

I am unable to open Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser and I get Windows Help and Support Screen where I get this message:

What is Data Execution Prevention?

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. Harmful programs can try to attack Windows by attempting to run (also known as execute) code from system memory locations reserved for Windows and other authorized programs. These types of attacks can harm your programs and files.

DEP can help protect your computer by monitoring your programs to make sure that they use system memory safely. If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes the program and notifies you.

I want to Turn OFF DEP for all programs and services.

My Opera and Mozilla Firefox browsers are working extremely well now.

Kindly help me please to start my Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.

Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows Vista Ultimate?
Believe me i'm perfect for this question lol, I have Vista Ultimate too all you have to do is make a shortcut of any program you have in this case internet explorer ok....then start menu%26gt;control panel%26gt;system and maintenence%26gt;system%26gt;advanced system settings%26gt;performance (settings button)%26gt;data execution performance tab%26gt;add%26gt;add program shortcut to it and you're done! If you havea program live DVD shrink for example do the same thing to it and right-click%26gt;compatibility%26gt;run as administrator and run in compatibility with windows xp service pack 2 ! ^^

DON'T turn Dep off it's what keeps your comp safe from virus's and hacker's! ^^ Hope this helps! xD ^^

Microsoft wifi?

2010-08-19T19:50:00.002-07:00

will the microsoft wifi work for xbox 360 live if so what do i need to do to get it ready for xbox 360 live to be anble to play on line. how much does the microsoft wifi cost

Microsoft wifi?
JUST PLUG AND PLAY

and u need a wireless internet connection

also in the uk irt costs around £60 which is really expensive i got my router for that price !

Microsoft Word Viewer question........?

2010-08-19T19:50:00.001-07:00

i have word viewer installed. I do NOT have microsoft

word or office installed.

However, I can not read a hotmail email that is a Microsoft

word document. What can I do to read this email?

Microsoft Word Viewer question........?
If the word document is attached to the email I would download the attachment and open it locally.

shoelaces

Microsoft office powerpoint/office 2007 full product key??

2010-08-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

anyone got one for either powerpoint or the whole microsoft office 2007 i dunno if seperate ones r needed for each if not just an office 07,if yes then a microsoft office powerpoint 2007

thanks

Microsoft office powerpoint/office 2007 full product key??
You don't want to be doing that with office '07

Microsoft have clued onto this and if they detect anyone (it does happen, 3 of my mates have had it happen to them) using a product key that they didn't buy then they will void your copy of windows. Essentially this means you can't use any aspect of your PC at all until you purchase and re-install windows. This, I don't need to tell you, is really fooking expensive.

Save yourself the hassle, get Open office from www.openoffice.org

Which is a free MS office alternative
Reply:not allowed on here but i would look for a torrent
Reply:Try searching here. I've used it a few times. http://www.serials.ws/index.php

Also try this ones:

http://www.crackserialkeygen.com/search....

http://www.crackfound.com/
Reply:That's stealing, Geez, Just buy it!!
Reply:Search on here.

http://ddl2.com/
Reply:what is a product key?
Reply:dats illegal man

Microsoft 2007 problems!!?

2010-08-19T19:49:00.003-07:00

at my school we have microsoft 2007.. and i was writing a paper on that version, and i saved it on a disk and brought it home. but now i cant open it because i have 2003.. and my paper is due on monday.. what can i do??

my teacher will not accept it late, and if i say its because i dont have the right microsoft, she will not care..

Microsoft 2007 problems!!?
Try this: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/produc...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...
Reply:search in open office.org download openoffice software i m sure from that software u will resolved u r problem n in future u will not face of such types... rememeber when u save any file in openoffice its extension should be properly choosen in opton save as

Microsoft word resumes?

2010-08-19T19:49:00.002-07:00

I know there is an application on Microsoft Word that allows you to build a resume using their outline or template. Does anyone know where i can find the resume options in Microsoft Word?

Microsoft word resumes?
Click FILE\NEW

On the right side look for "General Templates." If you don't find one there look on the Microsoft website for template downloads.

Good luck.

Microsoft xbox 360 help?

2010-08-19T19:49:00.001-07:00

okay I have sent in my xbox 360 for the 5th time it finally has no problems yet the 3yr warrenty from microsoft is up around 11/02/08 I was told by some friends I would break it before its over and send it into microsoft? how can I give this console the 3 red lights again? how much is it to extend the warrenty? should there be a way to wrap it in towels and then let it over heat then run out in the cold weather with the console then gets cold solder?

THANKS BEST ANSWER!!!!!!!

Microsoft xbox 360 help?
Put it in a cardboard box and leave it running all night. Somewhere hot should do, maybe use a space heater as well.
Reply:the towel trick or closing it up in cabinet or entertainment center should bring the 3 red lights once again...

in the case that you send in your 360 to be fixed and you are still covered by the warranty but by the time you get the 360 back from repairs your warranty has expired...you are covered by a 60 warranty from the day they send it back out to you....

in the case that you are out of warranty and it breaks, you will have to pay to get the 360 fixed,around $120 with shipping, but because you paid to get it repaired, the 1 year and 3 year warranty start all over again from the day they send it back out to you (sounds like a pretty good deal to me)
Reply:the best way to red ring it is to just play a graphic intense game like bio shock for a lot of hours in a row and im almost positive you will red ring it again
Reply:I have actually fixed my 360 by wraping it in towels and turning it on for about 2 hrs. so i dont know if that would help of hurt it.

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Microsoft Word Viewer question........?

2010-08-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

Microsoft ofice word problem...HELP!!!?

2010-08-19T19:48:00.003-07:00

recently i got a new laptop and it came with microsoft office word 2007 pre-installed, however it says i need to enter a product key/code to validate it, otherwise i can only use it for around 20 times which is pretty useless seeing as i use it around once a day.( i have 12 days left),

does anyone know how to get around this problem and get a product code?

Is there another free programme that is similar to microsoft word? If so what is it ?

x

Microsoft ofice word problem...HELP!!!?
Try search for "open office" It is free.

ps my wonderful boyfriend has given this answer
Reply:Most new laptops come with office 2007 or Word 2007 installed with a 30 day trial. Once this has expired you are expected to pay the full cost of the software that is very expensive. As the others have said open office is free and very good, and it can still handle all the MS Office applications.
Reply:You need to call the company you bought the laptop from and ask them where the product key is.

As for other software to use, openoffice is free and is a complete office suite very similar to MS office

http://www.openoffice.org/

if you just need a word processor Abiword is pretty good as well:

http://www.abisource.com/
Reply:Openoffice.org. Very similar to the microsoft word and it is free. There is a new version 2008 not long been out.

Your microsoft office must have been a free trial.

But try the site above it is a good program.
Reply:Download Open Office Suite

http://download.openoffice.org/2.3.1/ind...

Will open and edit all files that MS does. Looks and feels similar too

Best not to obtain a code as thats just encouraging piracy ;)

Enjoy
Reply:There might be a leaflet in the box the laptop came with, which would have the CoA on it.

Otherwise they may have just loaded onto the laptop for you to try, and actually hope that you'll part with £500 for the CoA from Microsoft.com
Reply:You only get a trial when yo buy the laptop unless you did buy MS office with your laptop. If you still want MS Office you can get a cheap one which will work on 3 PC's but does not include Outlook and that is around £80. And Outlook is either £40 or £80

best place for a good price for MS office is

www.dabs.com