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| Thread ID: 33894 | 2003-05-29 01:21:00 | Windows XP installation | garyasta (1151) | Press F1 |
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| 148230 | 2003-05-29 01:21:00 | I have just installed Windows XP, a complete installation, not an upgrade, and am having problems re-installing some of my programs. I have re-installed Office 97 and when i try to access Word or other programs, I get a message indicating an error in hidden module AUTOEXEC and the program loads but does not respond to any further instructions. I also have a problem with locating the Address Book from Outlook Express. When I think I have located a copy that is prior to the new winxp installation and try to import it or open it, the newly installed Address Book version opens. Can anyone advise me as to a website, etc, that can update me on the pitfalls of a complete winxp installation? Gary |
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| 148231 | 2003-06-09 06:37:00 | There is nothing wrong with doing a clean install Gary of XP. It's better than updating. The address book, is called Addresses in Outlook (The 8th icon). What are you trying to export? Email addresses? Thats what the export / import option is, in the Address Book. If done correctly, it should import or export a list of the emails, you have saved. Dunno about this Autoexec error. The only 2 files with Autoexec onthis PC is Autoexec.NT, located in 2 different places on the hdd. It cant be autoexec.bat, coz this doesnt exist in Windows XP (If it does, theres nothing in it). It sounds more like a MS Office prob, than a Windows XP prob. You could try uninstalling office, and deleting the folder, for it. Then reinstall it again..and the updates for Office (If you have them handy). Office 97 SHOULD work ok with XP. I use it here, with no probs at all. | Spacemannz (808) | ||
| 148232 | 2003-06-09 06:51:00 | Ummm if you haven't saved your old address book, and with a new install of XP, then the original address book has gone :( Thing to watch with Office install, is to pick the custom button and de-select Microsoft Outlook (if you don't use it). It can cause problems with Outlook Express. |
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