QuoteWhat version of Word do you have?
If you haven't already done so, launch Word first, then open the file from within Word.
Retrieving knackered files from floppys/memory keys
Help please!
Not interesting reading i'm sure but would be delighted if ye could help me out.
After years of problems with floppys, finally got a memory key there about a forthnight ago.
Put everything from college on it.
Now, just tried to open files and this message came up.
"The command cannot be performed because a dialog box is open.
Click Ok and then close open dialog boxes to continue."
I don't know what a dialog box is. All i have open is Internet Explorer, the memory key window and the MSWord that i'm trying to open.
After i click ok another 'cannot open' comes up.
And then says "file is locked for editing by 'another user'."
And gives the options to open it as read-only, create a local copy and merge changes later or to receive notification when original copy is available.
When i click any of these it says,
"Word experienced an error trying to open the file
Try these suggestions
*Check the file permissions for the document or drive.(???)
*Make sure there is sufficient free memory (There is!!)
*Open the file with the text recovery convertor (can't find that)
What to do?
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G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
What version of Word do you have?
If you haven't already done so, launch Word first, then open the file from within Word.
Last edited by nephin; 01/03/2006 at 1:13 PM.
Cheers but no luck!
2003Word
Starting to think it might just be the pc now as nothing will open on my floppys either. (if they're fecked too, i'm really knackered.)
Will see when i get home.
Computers break my heart.
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
Strange one. Try these links. They may help you. Read them carefully before trying any of the suggestions out but don't blame me if they make things worst
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;891986
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827732
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;838675
Re. floppys
Are the files on the floppy word documents too? If it won't read any files from the floppys it more than likely is your floppy drive that problem lies.
Let me know how you get on.
Have you tried using it on another pc?
I know that CIT have hardware to reclaim damaged stuff if thats any good to you, its in the new building over by open access.
After that, i dunno but most keys have 40% error code so it shouldn't be that hard to reclaim, do you know anyone working in EMC ... thats what they do but dont know if they can sort out keys, ask around anyway.
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Good man nephin.Originally Posted by nephin
Situation rectified.
Will have to look at that website next time i have a similar problem (today probably).
Cheers.
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
No probs. Glad you got it sorted.
Just something to keep in mind here. If you're having trouble with a PC running Microsoft Windows software, try to doing a search in http://google.com/microsoft
Where possible, type in the error message you're getting.
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Yeah, that and google groups (link next to images) and type the error message.
The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.
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