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[mso] Outllook 2002 in Windows 7 problem (Paul)

I have never used Outlook to any extent so I can't really say for sure whether this a Windows 7 problem or not. I started using Outlook when I upgraded to 7 but it does not save my passwords when I close it. Each time I start Outlook I have to enter the passwords for all of my email accounts. I tick the box that says save passwords every time. It saves the passwords as long as the program is running but they disappear when it is shut down. Is there a setting somewhere that I can change to fix this? Paul in Pa ...

[mso] Re: Word 2007 crashing (Tim Schoon)

Geoff, That worked perfectly! I'm going to bookmark that link in case it happens again! Took a minute or so to fully open up, but the document I tested it on was opened when I double clicked on it. Thanks so much! ----- Tim ...

[mso] Re: Word 2007 crashing (Geoff Culbertson)

Tim, I had a similar problem to you, with documents opening and being unable to move the cursor except with the arrow keys. I contacted Microsoft at the time and they just told me my login had become corrupted and to create a new login. However some months later I came across a Microsoft KB article which obviously showed lots of people had had the same problem. The KB article took you through how to get rid of the problem and it worked. Go to ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Green)

Okay... I've built a procedure that seems to work okay and copies the current DB to a new file. It depends on the fact that the FileSystemObject will copy a database even if it's open. What isn't mentioned anywhere I could find, is that it copies the last saved state. So as this is mostly to save VBA versions rather than anything else I hit the save button in the IDE then run the procedure. ...

[mso] Re: Word 2007 crashing (Tim Schoon)

Linda, Sadly, that didn't work. After deleting normal.dot I pulled up the paper I was writing for class, and not only did Word open without a blank document or my paper (as would be expected), it just opened without a document (I had double-clicked on the .docx file). I discovered as I began making suggested edits that I could not click to move the cursor within Word - I had to use the arrow keys on the keyboard. I couldn't highlight anything either. I was able to save my changes, but right after I clicked the X to close word, it said Microsoft Office was checking for a solution to this problem, then came ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Green)

Yeah... I think you may be right... Googled quite a bit but no luck really. Thought of replication but that won't work either I think. What I've settled for at the moment is a desktop shortcut to a bat file that does the copying and then opens the file. But it's not pretty. Lisa ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (David Smart)

I have a feeling that you won't be able to do it from VBA. Notice that when you do it through the menus, it closes out the main database window before doing the backup. This is similar to tools such as the compact/repair and means that Access is actually closing the database before doing the activity. This would close out any VBA that was running, too. You could possibly do it with a VB program, running externally to Access. Alternatively, have a look at a Google search of the subject. There are many ways that people have fudged backups. ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Green)

No worries Doug, And thanks for the info. Yes I saw the backup option but I'd really like to be able to do it from VBA... Any ideas? Is the date enough for you? When I'm doing that I normally inlude the time as well. Incrementing a number obviates that though because the highest number is always the last updated and there's always the possibility of sorting the folder on date/time. ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Doug Gay)

Lisa: Sorry. I mostly use 2007 which lets one save the entire DB. In 2003 use the Back Up Database and name the saved file as you like. I do a similar thing but append the date I am making a version. Tx, Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Green 1z@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 2:40 PM Subject: [mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Green)

Hi Doug, Can you give me the menu commands for that please? I can Save and SaveAs for one of the objects in the database... but the whole databese has Save and SaveAs greyed out for me. Lisa Why not use Access's save as command. First Save which will save ABFE ...

[mso] Re: Access 2003 SaveAs (Doug Gay)

Why not use Access's save as command. First Save which will save ABFE as ABFE then save as and when prompted for a file name ABFE will default so just add the version you want to the end (for example 8) and save it as ABFE8. Regards, Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Green 1z@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

[mso] Access 2003 SaveAs (Green)

Hi, I'm pretty sure this may be an old question because I can't imagine it hasn't been addressed before... so apologies in advance and thankyous for bearing with me. I have a set of MDB files with filenames like ABFE 6.MDB , ABFE 7.MDB , ABFE 8.MDB. This is an ultra simple version control :-) Work is actually done on the base file ABFE.MDB. This is because I shortcut ...

[mso] Re: Word 2007 crashing (Linda F. Johnson)

If you got the message about normal.dot being changed, then that could be what's causing the problem ... try deleting or renaming normal.dot and see if that fixes the problem. Linda ********************************* Linda F. Johnson Linda's Computer Stop ...

[mso] Word 2007 crashing (Tim Schoon)

Hi all, Whenever I load up Word 2007, it either opens without opening an existing document or a new one; or it'll outright crash and close. Any idea what might be causing this? I have already attempted a full uninstall and reinstall of Office, and re-updated it with the latest updates and yet it's still crashing or opening up without a document. There was recently a prompt about changes to Normal.dot saved, and I haven't made changes. I have run a full virus scan, and have 2 real-time checkers running (Malwarebytes and Norton 360). Yet this persists. Any idea on what's wrong or how to fix it? ...

[mso] Excel VBA Code (Herbert Chitate)

Hi All, I have a magazine indexing spreadsheet that I am trying to sort and was wondering if one of you good folks could help me with the code to part automate this process. To visualise this, think about the index page at the back of a book or magazine. In Column A, I have the description of the item. ...

[mso] Re: Excel Google Docs (R. Kowaney)

Google Docs is an office suite similar to Microsoft Office but it is fully online and the files are stored online in Google's servers. You can use it to prepare documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms and folders. You can go to for their tutorials. This forum deals with Microsoft Office suite products only so this is not the appropriate forum to discuss this. Ruby -----Original Message----- From: Herbert Chitate herbertc@xxxxxxxxx ...

[mso] Excel Google Docs (Herbert Chitate)

Hi Folks, I was just wondering, has anybody here used google docs, if so, could someone explain to me how it works? I need some help on a spreadsheet. Many thanks Herbert ______________________________________________________________________ ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #197 (mccarthyhelper)

From: Linda F. Johnson linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [mso] Re: Lost Outlook Settings Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:58:13 -0400 I believe, in the more recent versions of Windows and Office, pst files are now considered system or hidden files? Be sure you include system and hidden files in your search. ...

[mso] Re: Edit the Grammar checker (Jonathan Drawer)

I use Word 2000. The Grammar checker can be edited and customized. The easiest way to find it is to open Help in Word. Select the Index tab. Enter grammar (without the quotes). Click on Search to find something like grammar_checker as a keyword. Double click on the keyword to get a list of topics. In the results look for something like Set rules for writing and grammar style. Then just follow the links. That way you will find information about how to establish grammar rules as well as being able to do so. Jonathan --- On Sat, 10/31/09, David Grugeon david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: ...

[mso] Re: comprimised (Linda F. Johnson)

To get to past messages for this group, click the link in the footer that takes you to the group's homepage ... on that page you will see a link to the archives Or go directly to the archives here: Linda ********************************* ...

[mso] Re: comprimised (James S. Huggins \(mso\))

Alas, I don't think I have anything to add to help, but I would like some clarification. The post stated: I have reason to beleive that someone has used my account without my knowledge or permission. Can someone remind me how I get to the past messages on these groups. Does this mean someone used your computer? ...

[mso] Re: comprimised (Mike Clare)

Bill, This is only tangentially related to the MSO group so my apologies to the group... My sympathies. My wife's Yahoo account was hacked last weekend too. Someone cracked her password and sent a email with a malware link to everybody in her contact list. The header on the messages shows they did use the yahoo servers but they left no evidence in the sent or trash folders. It was a mess. ...

[mso] Re: comprimised (bill goddard)

The folders are empty. I do know that someone used it. Thank You W J Goddard Burlington, ON. --- On Sun, 11/1/09, Abed azantout2001@xxxxxxxxx wrote: From: Abed azantout2001@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [mso] Re: comprimised ...

[mso] Re: Edit the Grammar checker (James S. Huggins \(mso\))

=============================== I accept that there are different views on what is right. The question is, can I edit the rules used? =============================== I am unaware of any way to do that. James S. Huggins ...

[mso] Re: comprimised (Abed)

Hi Bill, If someone has used your account to send messages, you may be able to see what they sent by clicking on the SENT folder to the left of your screen. You can also see if they deleted any messages by clicking on the TRASH folder. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Abed --- On Sun, 11/1/09, bill goddard uujayg@xxxxxxxx wrote: ...

[mso] comprimised (bill goddard)

I have reason to beleive that someone has used my account without my knowledge or permission. Can someone remind me how I get to the past messages on these groups. Thank You W J Goddard Burlington, ON. ...

[mso] Re: Edit the Grammar checker (David Grugeon)

Thanks James and David. I accept that there are different views on what is right. The question is, can I edit the rules used? Best Regards David Grugeon ...

[mso] Re: Edit the Grammar checker (James S. Huggins \(mso\))

============================ Hi all Does anyone know how to edit the rules in the grammar checker in word? Mine insists that training organisation staff contact employers regularly should be training organisation staff contacts employers regularly In Australian English the word staff means The people who work for an ...

[mso] Re: Edit the Grammar checker (David Smart)

In Australian English the word staff means The people who work for an organisation. And it is quite acceptable - even normal - to treat it as a plural, like the word people Not the English that I was taught (in Canberra, in the '50s). :-) To me ... staff contact ... would imply the people acting as individuals - i.e. lots of contacts. ... staff contacts ... would imply one contact from a member of the staff (acting as a group, with any of the staff able to make the contact, but only one member per contact time). ...

[mso] Edit the Grammar checker (David Grugeon)

Hi all Does anyone know how to edit the rules in the grammar checker in word? Mine insists that ...

[mso] Re: Contacts and Address Book (Green)

Hi Alan, They are different. The address book is a container for lists of addresses and so can contain contact folders. Theres quite a bit about it on the web. The definitive diva IMHO for all things outlook is Sue Mosher. You could do worse than have a peek at her siter. Don't have a link but she's well known ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #196 (David Grugeon)

You can't just copy program files from one computer to another. They need to be installed on the new computer so as to set the registry entries, put the dll files in the windows directory, etc.. If you get your original office install disks and reinstall the files, then run the updates (Microsoft update) then copy the .pst file and open that with Outlook, you should be more or less there. You might find it helpful to use the Office files and settings transfer wizard AFTER you have installed the programs. Best Regards ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #196 (James S. Huggins \(mso\))

====================================== Okay, I found them. Now my outlook won't work though. I had transferrred outlook from my old computer (with Windows XP) to my new one (with vista) with a laplink product that basically creates a copy of my old computer on the new one. I'm wondering if there's a problem with that now and how to get Outlook to start properly again. ====================================== did the machine/outlook work before you did the transfer? ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #196 (mccarthyhelper)

Okay, I found them. Now my outlook won't work though. I had transferrred outlook from my old computer (with Windows XP) to my new one (with vista) with a laplink product that basically creates a copy of my old computer on the new one. I'm wondering if there's a problem with that now and how to get Outlook to start properly again. --Original Message----- From: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: mso digest users ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 10:05 pm Subject: mso Digest V8 #196 ...

[mso] Contacts and Address Book (Alan Bell)

In Outlook, is the contact list and the address book the same thing, and if not, how are they different in purpose and functionality? ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To send mail to the group, simply address it to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

[mso] Re: Outlook wont open a Word Attachment (Denise R. Starken)

That information in the link doesn't really apply. It is not just one Word document, it is any Word document that is attached to an email. They are all internal emails, so they are not coming from the outside. I am still not able to get this to work. Thanks for any help. Denise ...

[mso] Re: Lost Outlook Settings (Linda F. Johnson)

I believe, in the more recent versions of Windows and Office, pst files are now considered system or hidden files? Be sure you include system and hidden files in your search. Linda ********************************* Linda F. Johnson Linda's Computer Stop ...

[mso] Re: Lost Outlook Settings (David Grugeon)

Are you using Outlook exchange? i.e. on a corporate network? If so ask your IT guys - they probably have backups etc. If it is on your own computer and not exchange I suspect you will not be able to recover it. However I am suspicious about your statement I did a search for .pst and nothing showed up because I would have expected at least the current (new) Outlook.pst would have been found. If there were really no .pst files you need to search deeper, including hidden files and folders, etc. Don't use ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #195 (Carl Carlsen)

I haven't been following this closely, but on my computer with XP pro and using Outlook, I find my .pst files at: C:\Documents settings\Admin\my documents\Outlook both of my .pst files are there, one is 'outlook.pst' and the other is 'archive.pst'. If I do a search for .pst folders, it directs me this way. ...

[mso] Re: mso Digest V8 #195 (mccarthyhelper)

I did a search for .pst and nothing showed up? What now? ------------------------------ Subject: [mso] Inadvertent Reversion to Default Settings in Outlook Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:33:00 -0400 From: mccarthyhelper@xxxxxxx ...

[mso] Re: Inadvertent Reversion to Default Settings in Outlook (David Grugeon)

If your old .pst file is still on your computer or in a backup you should be able to recover it. Just do a search for it. If it has been overwritten it is possible a data recovery expert could recover some or all of it but that is VERY expensive, I believe. Best Regards David Grugeon -----Original Message----- ...

[mso] Inadvertent Reversion to Default Settings in Outlook (mccarthyhelper)

I inadvertently set the settings in outlook back to default. Am I able to recall my previous .pst file or are all my old contacts all gone now? (:( ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

[mso] Outlook Display name issue (Dileep Kumar/Direct Marketing/Pune_Ho/Life/Allianz-IN)

Dear All, I am using outlook 2003. Recently I sent a mass mail and I lost the copy of E-mail IDs I sent. Now when I checked the sent items most of contact is displaying as NAMES instead of E-Ids. When I am copying the same to notepad or excel, still e-ids are vanished and only Display Names are appearing. I want to store all the E-mail Ids to a notepad without going to one by and and double clicking on them. Please help Thanks Regards, ...

[mso] Re: Outlook wont open a Word Attachment (bluefilly)

try here kim 2009/10/28 Denise R. Starken dstarken@xxxxxxxxxxxx: I have a user who is unable to open a word document from within Outlook. I found a previous message where it said to check the file types. I did change it from open with 'Word Viewer' to just open with 'Microsoft ...

[mso] Outlook wont open a Word Attachment (Denise R. Starken)

I have a user who is unable to open a word document from within Outlook. I found a previous message where it said to check the file types. I did change it from open with 'Word Viewer' to just open with 'Microsoft Word', but she is still not able to open the attachment from Outlook. She is able to open word documents from the network just fine, it only doesn't work when she tries to open it from Outlook. The preview works, but opening gives a blank empty Word page. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ...

[mso] Re: Vacation mode (Linda F. Johnson)

Not a problem Graham ... I don't believe there is a way to send the out-of-office messages to select people ... I think it's all or nothing (which is stupid), unless you create a rule with a template and send that to individuals, which is a lot more work. The biggest problem I have with the way Outlook sends the autoresponders and the way Freelists works, is the autoresponders are sent to individuals who post, but not the whole group, so if I don't post every damn day, I don't know that someone's autoresponder is doing that ... once I see one, I always put that person on vacation ... but many times I don't post and I'm unaware of it. I wish I could fix that part, but I don't seem to be able to, so I hope everyone will forgive me for ...

[mso] Vacation mode (Graham Jones)

Dear all, and Linda in particular My apologies that I didn't set up the above before a couple of you sent messages to the group and may have triggered my Out-of-Office message. I was really under pressure with deadlines yesterday (UK time) and couldn't find the setting in Outlook to exclude certain addresses from receiving the O-o-O. I have now set my account as Vacation mode. Best to all Graham Jones ...

[mso] Multiple masks for MS Access fields (Pruscoe)

I have tried to set up a mask which would allow an input date format of either a 2-digit or a 4-digit year. Currently I am using an input mask of 99/99/00;0;;0;;0; (I'm not sure where the heck all the rest of that came from). I tried 99/99/9900 but it didn't give me what I wanted. Suggestions? Peter ************************************************************* ...

[mso] Re: Repeating Fields Word Forms (Chinell, David F (GE EntSol, Security))

Michele: Three ideas. 1. A really simply trick is to have your users click Tools Options Print, and then check the Update Fields check box. This tells Word to update all fields before displaying the Print Preview. Then you tell the users to just toggle into and out of Print Preview to update all the fields. This has the advantage that it updates fields in the headers and footers as well, which Ctrl + A, F9 doesn't. ...

[mso] Re: Word 2003 / Office Live (Janine)

It is an addin program - if you do it through add/remove programs - it is not coming back again. You can check C drive PROGRAMS\ and delete the folder after you've removed it. I have no problems. -----Original Message----- From: mso-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [] On Behalf Of Anne Robson Sent: Wednesday, 21 October 2009 10:08 AM To: mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...