Language Proofing Tools for WindowsXP

[Gervas]

I just bought a new computer and deliberately chose the WindowsXP operating
system so that I could install my Language Proofing Tools for XP. I need to
frequently write in Portuguese and require those dictionaries. My computer
came with WindowsXP but when I try to install the Proofing Tools program I
get a notice that WindowsXP must "first" be installed, which of course it is,
and the installation is aborted.

Anyone have any ideas on this?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

I just bought a new computer and deliberately chose the WindowsXP operating
system so that I could install my Language Proofing Tools for XP. I need to
frequently write in Portuguese and require those dictionaries. My computer
came with WindowsXP but when I try to install the Proofing Tools program I
get a notice that WindowsXP must "first" be installed, which of course it is,
and the installation is aborted.

Anyone have any ideas on this?

Are you sure that the message doesn't say "Office XP"??

 

[Gervas]

You are right. That's exactly what it says "Office XP" and not WindowsXP. I
stand corrected. Still, I had it previously installed with Microsoft Office
Standard Edition 2003 and it was working fine.

Thanks very much for your reply. It has set me straight albeit not
necessarily happy because now I realize that there is some kind of drivers
related issue that will be difficult to resolve unless I buy the OfficeXP
version.

Thanks again.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

You are right. That's exactly what it says "Office XP" and not WindowsXP.
I
stand corrected. Still, I had it previously installed with Microsoft
Office
Standard Edition 2003 and it was working fine.
Thanks very much for your reply. It has set me straight albeit not
necessarily happy because now I realize that there is some kind of drivers
related issue

It's much more than just drivers, it's whole applications.

that will be difficult to resolve unless I buy the OfficeXP
version.

If you have the Office 2003 install disks, check the license. Office
sometimes allowed installation on *two* systems, and most do allow transfer
of the license from one system to another.

If you don't have the install media, but the old system still works,
download and run Belarc Advisor (google those two words). That will
display the license number, and if you can find a matching set of install
disks, you can use the old license number.

HTH
-pk

 

[Gervas]

Thanks Patrick,

I do have the original discs of all the software and the respective license
numbers. My problem appears to be, as "Uncle Grumppy" noticed and replied,
that I am attempting to use a program that was designed specifically for
OfficeXP but the office version I have installed is Office Standard 2003, not
the XP version.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[Don Phillipson]

I am attempting to use a program that was designed specifically for
OfficeXP but the office version I have installed is Office Standard 2003, not
the XP version.

The anomaly here is that in 2003 XP was MS's most advanced
operating system, so purchasers would expect Office Standard 2003
was adapted to WinXP.

Since you have the original disks, try the classic solution which is
1. Uninstal (via / Control Panel / Add/Remove Software), then
2. Reinstal from scratch (similarly);
then repost results here. XP was programmed to respond
appropriately.

 

[Gervas]

Thanks Don, it was nice of you to reply.

I had in fact already tried that approach, thinking that the original
installation might have been corrupted somehow. It didn't work. When I tried
to re-install the Language Proofing Tools gave me the same response, i.e.,
"install OfficeXP", which mine is not.

Thanks again.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Thanks Patrick,

I do have the original discs of all the software and the respective
license
numbers. My problem appears to be, as "Uncle Grumppy" noticed and replied,
that I am attempting to use a program that was designed specifically for
OfficeXP but the office version I have installed is Office Standard 2003,
not
the XP version.

You may be able to find an update for the proofing tools from the
manufacturer's site. . I'd suggest looking at their support section for
downloads.

BTW, Office XP is also Office 2002 (and Office 10).

HTH
-pk

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

You are right. That's exactly what it says "Office XP" and not WindowsXP. I
stand corrected. Still, I had it previously installed with Microsoft Office
Standard Edition 2003 and it was working fine.

Not relevant.

 

[Gervas]

I hate to bother you further on this but when you say "not relevant" what do
you mean? Can you explain it further?

 

[Gervas]

Hello Patrick, thanks for your follow up.

The Language Proofing Tools program that I have is the Microsoft version
2002. It contains dictionairies for over 40 languages and works seamlessly
with all of the Office components, i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Only
problem is it appears that something changed in the WindowsXP OS that no
longer allows it to be installed with the non XP versions of Office, even
though, I agree with you that outwardly Office 2002, XP and 10 have the same
look, albeit not necessarily the same internal structure. With earlier
versions of WindowsXP it worked well. Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer
makes that program and, in fact, appears to have removed from the market
whatever units were still available for sale. I had bought one, on line, from
HP and, a couple of days after the sale had been confirmed, received an email
from them stating they could not ship the purchase. That's too bad because,
without a doubt, it is a wonderful accessory for people who need to write in
various languages. But I did find on EBay someone who is willing to sell an
old version they no longer use and am waiting to receive that.

Thanks again for your interest.

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

I hate to bother you further on this but when you say "not relevant" what do
you mean? Can you explain it further?

Previous installations have no relevance with current installations.

If the current installation is working differently than you're
accustomed to, it's because something has changed.