Windows XP vs. Word 97

[Guest]

I just purchased a new computer (finally) that of course comes with Windows XP. My old Dell came with Windows 98, and also with Works Suite 99. My new computer has a newer version of Works installed, minus Word. I attempted to cherry-pick Word 97 via custom installation from Works 99 to install on my new computer, and it appeared to install properly. However, shortly after I open Word 97, I get an error message that says "File Error - Cannot Find QLFENGL.DLL", and Word locks up, forcing me to use the Windows task manager to shut down the application and the error message. Does anyone have a clue about this? Is Word 97 not compatible with XP? I have looked in all of the XP and Word support areas and FAQ's, and found nothing related to this topic.

 

[Bob Harris]

I am not familiar with Works99, but can can verify that Office 97 (with WORD
97) will install and run fine under XP. However, I did install service pack
2 for Office 97 before attempting to use WORD97, since I had heard that is
required.

Given where you are, try using windows explorer to look inside of the
Works99 CDROM and see whether you can find the missing file. If you find
it, try copying it to C:\windows\system32.

I just purchased a new computer (finally) that of course comes with

Windows XP. My old Dell came with Windows 98, and also with Works Suite 99.
My new computer has a newer version of Works installed, minus Word. I
attempted to cherry-pick Word 97 via custom installation from Works 99 to
install on my new computer, and it appeared to install properly. However,
shortly after I open Word 97, I get an error message that says "File Error -
Cannot Find QLFENGL.DLL", and Word locks up, forcing me to use the Windows
task manager to shut down the application and the error message. Does
anyone have a clue about this? Is Word 97 not compatible with XP? I have
looked in all of the XP and Word support areas and FAQ's, and found nothing
related to this topic.

 

[Widow Twankey]

Word 97 does work with XP. I use it. I installed from my Office 97 CD.
Having said that, it's a blighter to get to work properly! Once it is - it
works. Getting it there is a pain in the derriére.

--
Yours

Widow Twankey

Now 10% Twankier than ever

 

[afbosch]

word 98 work with xp good

I just purchased a new computer (finally) that of course comes with

Windows XP. My old Dell came with Windows 98, and also with Works Suite 99.
My new computer has a newer version of Works installed, minus Word. I
attempted to cherry-pick Word 97 via custom installation from Works 99 to
install on my new computer, and it appeared to install properly. However,
shortly after I open Word 97, I get an error message that says "File Error -
Cannot Find QLFENGL.DLL", and Word locks up, forcing me to use the Windows
task manager to shut down the application and the error message. Does
anyone have a clue about this? Is Word 97 not compatible with XP? I have
looked in all of the XP and Word support areas and FAQ's, and found nothing
related to this topic.