Windows XP MS Works - GRrrrrrrr!!

[Dramaqueen]

Here again! Problems with MS Works, it's givin me a headache.
I am trying to open a word document in works by going to file, open and listing the file type i want. it seems to pick up the file, but then won't open as "there's not enough memory".

I have rebooted and opened only Works but it still gives the same message.

I can't have run out of memory, the computer is only a few months old!
Please don't ask me how much memory i have left as i don't know where to look - tell me what you need and whrer to look for the info and i can give it to you that way.

Please!

thanks
dramaqueen

 

[Techy]

what type of file are you trying to open?

and does it do the same when trying to open other docs of the same type?

J

 

[muckshifter]

You'll need the Works conversion filter

Hope that one helps.

 

[Dramaqueen]

cheers have tried the conversion, but doen't seem to do anything. i have come to the conclusion that i need to purchase Microsoft Office rather than Microsoft Works - less headaches!

 

[KGB-911]

Office is better than works, but can cost up to £300...

Do you know a teacher who can buy it for you?

 

[ChristopherP]

or a student...

about £80 inc VAT if student or teacher gets it

 

[muckshifter]

It is a failing with some PC resellers that the "bundled software" is inappropriate for your needs ... but it looks good.


You can get MSWord on its own at a reasonable price if you can persuade/proove to the seller that you are a Student or in education.


However, there are alternative out there. Have a look at OpenOffice it’s free and can read Office files. The download is 45mb and if you have broadband will only take a few minuets to download.

Other alternatives include [url=http://www.ability.com/]Ability Office[/url] has everything MS Office has and more. It also can read & write to MS Office, costs around £25 ... its an excellent cost effective alternative.


If you would like a copy of OpenOffice then PM me your address details.