reading word documents in new laptop

[Guest]

my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents from
my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
Thanks

 

[teyebeareeus]

get openoffice totally free from www.openoffice.org

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

You need Microsoft Office Word installed to open, edit and read documents.
If you would like just read documents, you can use the Microsoft Word
Viewer:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=95E24C87-8732-48D5-8689-AB826E7B8FDF

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was saved. You
might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most retail
versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install to a
laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use it on
the laptop.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation on a
desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what is
the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
allows dual installation.
Office Pro 2007 (Academic)
--
Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
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Then we all benefit.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

I am only aware of the Office Student and Teacher edition allowing multiple
installations (up to 3 PCs). Since Office 2000, I have only been allowed to
install the software on one machine.

 

[Charlie Tame]

Unlike most software the Office EULA allowed you to install and use two
copies, one portable, one at work etc.

I say "Used to" because I don;t know if it still does for all versions,
you need to look on the web...

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx

 

[Guest]

Below is a extract from the EULA for MS Office (retail version)>
The question is, does a laptop which is used only by the primary user
qualify as a 'portable device"?
I suppose it is in the definition of 'portable device"!!

"a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software
on the licensed device.
b. Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device
for use by the single primary user of the licensed device."

Comments Welcome
Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
another source,post back & let us know.
Then we all benefit.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Bob,

That's precisely what I was referring to. Section (b) in your license allows
for a second installation to a laptop owned by you.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Charlie Tame]

Below is a extract from the EULA for MS Office (retail version)>
The question is, does a laptop which is used only by the primary user
qualify as a 'portable device"?
I suppose it is in the definition of 'portable device"!!

IBM mainframe being towed around by a couple of mules? (2 more mules for
the battery pack?)

 

[ray]

my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents from
my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
Thanks

Better to download and install the free OpenOffice.org - that should
suffice.

 

[Guest]

i appreciate the help, i went to openoffice, i see a free edition that can be
sent by mail but i'm not seeing a free downloadable version. oenoffice offers
it for $29 and is downloadable, am i missing something here? thanks

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

Try: http://download.openoffice.org/2.3.0/index.html

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[ray]

i appreciate the help, i went to openoffice, i see a free edition that can be
sent by mail but i'm not seeing a free downloadable version. oenoffice offers
it for $29 and is downloadable, am i missing something here? thanks

"ray" wrote:

I went to www.openoffice.org, clicked on 'get OpenOffice.org' then clicked
on 'Download OpenOffice.org' then 'windows' then 'continue to download'
and it started the download.