Vista and Microsoft Office 97 John <> 11/19/2008 5:55:48 PM Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version)

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 John <> 11/19/2008 6:38:27 PM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: [Quoted Text] >Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to buy an upgrade That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, so I've downloaded Open Office Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that comes with MS Office?

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> 11/19/2008 7:25:04 PM You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law require. "John" wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... [Quoted Text] > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) > > Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not > compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to > buy an upgrade > > That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford > to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, > so I've downloaded Open Office > > Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, > does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that > comes with MS Office?

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Rob Talley <rjtalley[ at ]invalid.invalid> 11/19/2008 8:17:46 PM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:27 -0800, John <> wrote: [Quoted Text] >On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) > >Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >buy an upgrade Look into the latest version of Open Office. Very nice. >That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >so I've downloaded Open Office > >Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >comes with MS Office?

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/19/2008 8:36:29 PM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. Which > specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law require. > > "John" wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >> >> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >> buy an upgrade >> >> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >> so I've downloaded Open Office >> >> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >> comes with MS Office? > Not a good idea at all.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/19/2008 8:40:23 PM "John" wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... [Quoted Text] > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) > > Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not > compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to > buy an upgrade > > That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford > to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, > so I've downloaded Open Office > > Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, > does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that > comes with MS Office? Your sister in law could create a custom toolbar.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> 11/19/2008 9:01:38 PM Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then there is nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and work until I installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message > news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >> require. >> >> "John" wrote in message >> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>> >>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>> buy an upgrade >>> >>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>> >>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>> comes with MS Office? >> > > > Not a good idea at all.. > > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > >

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/19/2008 10:00:18 PM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:ukoUFooSJHA.4764[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then there is > nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and work until I > installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>> require. >>> >>> "John" wrote in message >>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>> >>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>> buy an upgrade >>>> >>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>> >>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>> comes with MS Office? >>> >> >> >> Not a good idea at all.. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> > I doubt that there can be much worse than to try to install a program suite designed for Windows 95, find out that some features don't work, and then have a hell of a time trying to uninstall/remove it from a system.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> 11/19/2008 10:41:39 PM I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs that they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or you would not have made your previous post. Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if you had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area rather then just stating " Not a good idea at all.. " Without stating why From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. Which > specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law require. > > "John" wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >> >> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >> buy an upgrade >> >> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >> so I've downloaded Open Office >> >> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >> comes with MS Office? > Not a good idea at all.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. Which > specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law require. > > "John" wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >> >> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >> buy an upgrade >> >> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >> so I've downloaded Open Office >> >> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >> comes with MS Office? > Not a good idea at all.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message news:ud0H3IpSJHA.5244[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message > news:ukoUFooSJHA.4764[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then there >> is nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and work >> until I installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>> require. >>>> >>>> "John" wrote in message >>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>> >>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>> >>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>> >>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>> >>> >>> >>> Not a good idea at all.. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hall - MVP >>> How to construct a good post.. >>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > I doubt that there can be much worse than to try to install a program > suite designed for Windows 95, find out that some features don't work, and > then have a hell of a time trying to uninstall/remove it from a system.. > > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > >

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Deet <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> 11/19/2008 11:03:47 PM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:41:39 -0800, "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] >I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs that >they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or you >would not have made your previous post. You are definitely WAY too trusting - at least where Hall is concerned - IMO. >Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if you >had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area rather >then just stating >" >Not a good idea at all.. >" >Without stating why Hall is a very busy guy replying to all the trolls such as "Alias" and the other members of that completely worthless cabal - so much so that I think he is now officially a member. He hardly has time left for anyone else. Besides, I don't think he really gives a crap.

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/20/2008 12:18:23 AM "Deet" <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> wrote in message news:7g69i4tqke4ht4de53ihha01u6up9bosm1[ at ]4ax.com... [Quoted Text] > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:41:39 -0800, "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> > wrote: > >>I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs >>that >>they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or you >>would not have made your previous post. > > You are definitely WAY too trusting - at least where Hall is concerned > - IMO. > >>Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if you >>had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area >>rather >>then just stating >>" >>Not a good idea at all.. >>" >>Without stating why > > Hall is a very busy guy replying to all the trolls such as "Alias" and > the other members of that completely worthless cabal - so much so that > I think he is now officially a member. He hardly has time left for > anyone else. > > Besides, I don't think he really gives a crap. I reply only to posts by Alias to correct what he says.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/20/2008 12:22:51 AM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:eQIn%23fpSJHA.2428[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] >I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs >that they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or >you would not have made your previous post. > Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if you > had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area > rather then just stating > " > Not a good idea at all.. > " > Without stating why > > From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> > Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 > Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM > > "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message > news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >> require. >> >> "John" wrote in message >> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>> >>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>> buy an upgrade >>> >>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>> >>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>> comes with MS Office? >> > > > Not a good idea at all.. > > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > > > > From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> > Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 > Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM > > "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message > news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >> require. >> >> "John" wrote in message >> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>> >>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>> buy an upgrade >>> >>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>> >>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>> comes with MS Office? >> > > > Not a good idea at all.. > > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > > > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:ud0H3IpSJHA.5244[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >> news:ukoUFooSJHA.4764[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then there >>> is nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and work >>> until I installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. >>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>>> require. >>>>> >>>>> "John" wrote in message >>>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>>> >>>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>>> >>>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>>> >>>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Not a good idea at all.. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> I doubt that there can be much worse than to try to install a program >> suite designed for Windows 95, find out that some features don't work, >> and then have a hell of a time trying to uninstall/remove it from a >> system.. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> > I replied to the OP too with a suggestion as to what his sister in law could do.. People installing Office 97 have come to these newsgroups asking why Office 97 functions don't work, and for info on how to remove a program which does not want to uninstall cleanly. XP compatibility mode works for some programs but not all. For instance, games with a two step installation routine will not load and run. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "V Green" <vanceg[ at ]nowhere.net> 11/20/2008 1:11:34 AM For the month I tried Vista before upgrading to XP (yes, XP is definitely an upgrade from Vista) I ran Word 97, Excel 97, and Publisher from the Small Business Edition just fine. Only problem was when you ran the SR-2 update, and that has a workaround: http://bytes.com/forum/thread622173.html <John> wrote in message news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... [Quoted Text] > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: > >Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) > > Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not > compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to > buy an upgrade > > That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford > to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, > so I've downloaded Open Office > > Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, > does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that > comes with MS Office?

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> 11/20/2008 1:17:07 AM That's a much better then your previous response of " Not a good idea at all." and a lot more informative, Maybe in the future you can provide more informative responses and not just an unjustified statement. "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message news:OFZAhYqSJHA.3668[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message > news:eQIn%23fpSJHA.2428[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs >>that they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or >>you would not have made your previous post. >> Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if >> you had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area >> rather then just stating >> " >> Not a good idea at all.. >> " >> Without stating why >> >> From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> >> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 >> Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM >> >> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>> require. >>> >>> "John" wrote in message >>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>> >>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>> buy an upgrade >>>> >>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>> >>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>> comes with MS Office? >>> >> >> >> Not a good idea at all.. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> >> >> From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> >> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 >> Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM >> >> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>> require. >>> >>> "John" wrote in message >>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>> >>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>> buy an upgrade >>>> >>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>> >>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>> comes with MS Office? >>> >> >> >> Not a good idea at all.. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> >> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >> news:ud0H3IpSJHA.5244[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>> news:ukoUFooSJHA.4764[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then there >>>> is nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and work >>>> until I installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. >>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>>>> require. >>>>>> >>>>>> "John" wrote in message >>>>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>>>> >>>>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> I doubt that there can be much worse than to try to install a program >>> suite designed for Windows 95, find out that some features don't work, >>> and then have a hell of a time trying to uninstall/remove it from a >>> system.. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hall - MVP >>> How to construct a good post.. >>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > I replied to the OP too with a suggestion as to what his sister in law > could do.. > > People installing Office 97 have come to these newsgroups asking why > Office 97 functions don't work, and for info on how to remove a program > which does not want to uninstall cleanly. > > XP compatibility mode works for some programs but not all. For instance, > games with a two step installation routine will not load and run. > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > >

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Deet <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> 11/20/2008 1:39:44 AM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:18:23 -0500, "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] >"Deet" <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> wrote in message >news:7g69i4tqke4ht4de53ihha01u6up9bosm1[ at ]4ax.com... >> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:41:39 -0800, "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> >> wrote: >> >>>I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs >>>that >>>they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or you >>>would not have made your previous post. >> >> You are definitely WAY too trusting - at least where Hall is concerned >> - IMO. >> >>>Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if you >>>had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area >>>rather >>>then just stating >>>" >>>Not a good idea at all.. >>>" >>>Without stating why >> >> Hall is a very busy guy replying to all the trolls such as "Alias" and >> the other members of that completely worthless cabal - so much so that >> I think he is now officially a member. He hardly has time left for >> anyone else. >> >> Besides, I don't think he really gives a crap. > > >I reply only to posts by Alias to correct what he says.. And you KNOW that it is a total waste of time, but you continue to do so. 'nuff said about that.

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Snidley W. <snidley[ at ]whiplash.com> 11/20/2008 1:48:19 AM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] >That's a much better then your previous response of " Not a good idea at >all." and a lot more informative, >Maybe in the future you can provide more informative responses and not just >an unjustified statement. Both you and Mike need to learn to edit your quotes. This thread - the way the two of you handle it - is now well over 200 lines.

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Tom Lake" <toml_12953[ at ]hotmail.com> 11/20/2008 2:23:19 AM "V Green" <vanceg[ at ]nowhere.net> wrote in message news:ezNDozqSJHA.3468[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > For the month I tried Vista before upgrading > to XP (yes, XP is definitely an upgrade from Vista) I ran > Word 97, Excel 97, and Publisher from the > Small Business Edition just fine. > > Only problem was when you ran the SR-2 > update, and that has a workaround: There's also the problem of Outlook 97 not retaining the user password when run on Vista. You have to type it in every time you start Outlook. Tom Lake

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/20/2008 3:20:06 AM "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message news:%23tXl22qSJHA.6060[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > That's a much better then your previous response of " Not a good idea at > all." and a lot more informative, > Maybe in the future you can provide more informative responses and not > just an unjustified statement. > > "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message > news:OFZAhYqSJHA.3668[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >> news:eQIn%23fpSJHA.2428[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>I have not yet seen reports of users being unable to uninstall programs >>>that they installed in XP compatibility mode. But obvisolsy you have or >>>you would not have made your previous post. >>> Your previous post. however, would have been a lot more beneficial if >>> you had pointed out in it that many users have had problems in this area >>> rather then just stating >>> " >>> Not a good idea at all.. >>> " >>> Without stating why >>> >>> From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> >>> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 >>> Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM >>> >>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>> require. >>>> >>>> "John" wrote in message >>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>> >>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>> >>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>> >>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>> >>> >>> >>> Not a good idea at all.. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hall - MVP >>> How to construct a good post.. >>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> >>> Subject: Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 >>> Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:36 PM >>> >>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>> require. >>>> >>>> "John" wrote in message >>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>> >>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>> >>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>> >>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>> >>> >>> >>> Not a good idea at all.. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hall - MVP >>> How to construct a good post.. >>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >>> news:ud0H3IpSJHA.5244[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:ukoUFooSJHA.4764[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> Why do you say that? If it works that's good it it does not then >>>>> there is nothing lost. I had one program that I would not install and >>>>> work until I installed and ran in XP compatibility mode. >>>>> "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23VbmBaoSJHA.5200[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>> "Curious" <mailmenot[ at ]nomail.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:OmEQHynSJHA.5164[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> You should try installing it and running it XP compatibility mode. >>>>>>> Which specific Office 97 programs /features does your sister in law >>>>>>> require. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "John" wrote in message >>>>>>> news:94n8i4pat123s4d1a7j3ipqcftk77cngib[ at ]4ax.com... >>>>>>>> On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>>>>>>>>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >>>>>>>> compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >>>>>>>> buy an upgrade >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >>>>>>>> to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >>>>>>>> so I've downloaded Open Office >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >>>>>>>> does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >>>>>>>> comes with MS Office? >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>>>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I doubt that there can be much worse than to try to install a program >>>> suite designed for Windows 95, find out that some features don't work, >>>> and then have a hell of a time trying to uninstall/remove it from a >>>> system.. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hall - MVP >>>> How to construct a good post.. >>>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >>>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >>>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >>>> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >>>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> I replied to the OP too with a suggestion as to what his sister in law >> could do.. >> >> People installing Office 97 have come to these newsgroups asking why >> Office 97 functions don't work, and for info on how to remove a program >> which does not want to uninstall cleanly. >> >> XP compatibility mode works for some programs but not all. For instance, >> games with a two step installation routine will not load and run. >> >> -- >> Mike Hall - MVP >> How to construct a good post.. >> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm >> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc >> Mike's Window - My Blog.. >> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx >> >> >> >> > Why would I tell you. It wasn't you who made the original post, and I replied to that person.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/20/2008 3:21:42 AM [Quoted Text] > And you KNOW that it is a total waste of time, but you continue to do > so. > > 'nuff said about that. I don't do it to convert Alias. I do it such that other people are made aware that he peddles crap.. nuff said, eh.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "V Green" <vanceg[ at ]nowhere.net> 11/20/2008 3:39:39 AM "Tom Lake" <toml_12953[ at ]hotmail.com> wrote in message news:79A04333-0249-4932-AA02-FC088B40AD53[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > > > "V Green" <vanceg[ at ]nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:ezNDozqSJHA.3468[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > > For the month I tried Vista before upgrading > > to XP (yes, XP is definitely an upgrade from Vista) I ran > > Word 97, Excel 97, and Publisher from the > > Small Business Edition just fine. > > > > Only problem was when you ran the SR-2 > > update, and that has a workaround: > > There's also the problem of Outlook 97 not retaining the user > password when run on Vista. You have to type it in every time you start > Outlook. > > Tom Lake Ah, true. That was one of the OTHER reasons I upgraded to XP. > > >

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 Deet <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> 11/20/2008 5:09:39 AM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:21:42 -0500, "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > >> And you KNOW that it is a total waste of time, but you continue to do >> so. >> >> 'nuff said about that. > > >I don't do it to convert Alias. I do it such that other people are made >aware that he peddles crap.. nuff said, eh.. I have him and everyone else in that cabal KF'd. Guess you belong there too.

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Peter Foldes" <okf22[ at ]hotmail.com> 11/20/2008 5:11:46 AM Tom [Quoted Text] > There's also the problem of Outlook 97 not retaining the user > password when run on Vista. You have to type it in every time you start > Outlook. That is not so. That issue is with Outlook 2000 and there is a workaround for that. OL 97 does NOT work on Vista. The earliest version is Outlook 98 that will work on Vista and in a very limited capacity http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/vista.htm As far as Office 97 running on Vista. It does BUT with too many error's and issues and it also affects the Vista OS . Not a very bright idea to do this at all If anything you can try and use Office 98 which I believe will run in a very limited mode http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932087/en-us -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "Tom Lake" <toml_12953[ at ]hotmail.com> wrote in message news:79A04333-0249-4932-AA02-FC088B40AD53[ at ]microsoft.com... > > > "V Green" <vanceg[ at ]nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:ezNDozqSJHA.3468[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> For the month I tried Vista before upgrading >> to XP (yes, XP is definitely an upgrade from Vista) I ran >> Word 97, Excel 97, and Publisher from the >> Small Business Edition just fine. >> >> Only problem was when you ran the SR-2 >> update, and that has a workaround: > > There's also the problem of Outlook 97 not retaining the user > password when run on Vista. You have to type it in every time you start > Outlook. > > Tom Lake > > >

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 John <> 11/20/2008 4:08:48 PM On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:27 -0800, John <> wrote: [Quoted Text] >On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:48 -0800, John <> wrote: >>Has anyone installed MS Office 97 on Vista? (Home Basic version) >Well, looked around at Microsoft, and they claim 97 is not >compatible with Vista... and, of course, have a link to >buy an upgrade Thanks to everyone for all the comments... I will NOT try to install Office 97 and, after looking at her Dell order, I see that MS Works 9 is included, which Microsoft says will use her existing Office 97 Word and Excel files, so I will try that before I go any further with new software >That won't happen 'cause my sister-in-law can just afford >to buy an entry level Dell to replace her old HP that died, >so I've downloaded Open Office If Works9 does not do what she wants with the .doc/.xls files I've got saved to a USB drive, I'll install Open Office >Now, to replace the Office task bar that she REALLY likes, >does anyone know of a free task launcher like the one that >comes with MS Office? Google knows all... I found a free program (at home, but I think the name is FSL Launcher) that has good reviews, so I will install it so she has something similar to what she is used to using (Office launch bar floating on the desktop) Thanks for the notes on O97 not working on Vista... John

Re: Vista and Microsoft Office 97 "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> 11/20/2008 11:44:49 PM "Deet" <deetritus[ at ]garbage.com> wrote in message news:f8s9i4pvo4i4p8u1h0o5j0a4mrlf58c9rp[ at ]4ax.com... [Quoted Text] > On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:21:42 -0500, "Mike Hall - MVP" > <mikehall[ at ]remove_mvps.com> wrote: > >> >>> And you KNOW that it is a total waste of time, but you continue to do >>> so. >>> >>> 'nuff said about that. >> >> >>I don't do it to convert Alias. I do it such that other people are made >>aware that he peddles crap.. nuff said, eh.. > > I have him and everyone else in that cabal KF'd. > > Guess you belong there too. Be my guest.. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx