Word 97 - application error in Windows XP

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Hi,
I have acquired a new computer with Windows XP. I installed Word 97 which
came with my previous computer in the Works Suite. This appeared to work OK
initially but I am getting a message saying that there is an application
error and my work will be lost when part way through inputting and even if I
manage to get to the end of a document when I try to save it it gives me the
same application error message and my work is lost. I have tried running in
compatability mode but with no success. How can I get my copy of Word 97 to
run in Windows XP
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Maggie

 

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Hi Maggie,

Have you installed the latest service pack for Word97 yet?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate/CD010224961033.aspx

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"tops 9860" <tops9860@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3B39C833-8153-4377-A7C2-7F84F4E145C3@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I have acquired a new computer with Windows XP. I installed Word 97 which
> came with my previous computer in the Works Suite. This appeared to work
> OK
> initially but I am getting a message saying that there is an application
> error and my work will be lost when part way through inputting and even if
> I
> manage to get to the end of a document when I try to save it it gives me
> the
> same application error message and my work is lost. I have tried running
> in
> compatability mode but with no success. How can I get my copy of Word 97
> to
> run in Windows XP
> --
> Maggie

 

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Hi Rik,
No I don't believe I have installed any service pack - at the moment I have
uninstalled Word 97 and have just realised my daughter has the installation
disc with my old computer - I will reinstall the programme when I get the
disc back and see if it works with the necessary service pack - thanks for
replying.
Regards
Maggie.
"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" wrote:

> Hi Maggie,
>
> Have you installed the latest service pack for Word97 yet?
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdate/CD010224961033.aspx
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "tops 9860" <tops9860@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3B39C833-8153-4377-A7C2-7F84F4E145C3@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > I have acquired a new computer with Windows XP. I installed Word 97 which
> > came with my previous computer in the Works Suite. This appeared to work
> > OK
> > initially but I am getting a message saying that there is an application
> > error and my work will be lost when part way through inputting and even if
> > I
> > manage to get to the end of a document when I try to save it it gives me
> > the
> > same application error message and my work is lost. I have tried running
> > in
> > compatability mode but with no success. How can I get my copy of Word 97
> > to
> > run in Windows XP
> > --
> > Maggie
>
>
>