Hello Patrick, thanks for your follow up.
The Language Proofing Tools program that I have is the Microsoft version
2002. It contains dictionairies for over 40 languages and works seamlessly
with all of the Office components, i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. Only
problem is it appears that something changed in the WindowsXP OS that no
longer allows it to be installed with the non XP versions of Office, even
though, I agree with you that outwardly Office 2002, XP and 10 have the same
look, albeit not necessarily the same internal structure. With earlier
versions of WindowsXP it worked well. Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer
makes that program and, in fact, appears to have removed from the market
whatever units were still available for sale. I had bought one, on line, from
HP and, a couple of days after the sale had been confirmed, received an email
from them stating they could not ship the purchase. That's too bad because,
without a doubt, it is a wonderful accessory for people who need to write in
various languages. But I did find on EBay someone who is willing to sell an
old version they no longer use and am waiting to receive that.
Thanks again for your interest.
"Patrick Keenan" wrote:
> "Gervas" <Gervas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:80C94F75-3DE6-42ED-BB39-797FEC6398E9@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks Patrick,
> >
> > I do have the original discs of all the software and the respective
> > license
> > numbers. My problem appears to be, as "Uncle Grumppy" noticed and replied,
> > that I am attempting to use a program that was designed specifically for
> > OfficeXP but the office version I have installed is Office Standard 2003,
> > not
> > the XP version.
>
> You may be able to find an update for the proofing tools from the
> manufacturer's site. . I'd suggest looking at their support section for
> downloads.
>
> BTW, Office XP is also Office 2002 (and Office 10).
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
>
> >
> > Thanks for your reply.
> >
> > "Patrick Keenan" wrote:
> >
> >> "Gervas" <Gervas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:93FA7B25-0D05-4E28-87C6-B32928667A56@microsoft.com...
> >> > You are right. That's exactly what it says "Office XP" and not
> >> > WindowsXP.
> >> > I
> >> > stand corrected. Still, I had it previously installed with Microsoft
> >> > Office
> >> > Standard Edition 2003 and it was working fine.
> >> > Thanks very much for your reply. It has set me straight albeit not
> >> > necessarily happy because now I realize that there is some kind of
> >> > drivers
> >> > related issue
> >>
> >> It's much more than just drivers, it's whole applications.
> >>
> >> > that will be difficult to resolve unless I buy the OfficeXP
> >> > version.
> >>
> >> If you have the Office 2003 install disks, check the license. Office
> >> sometimes allowed installation on *two* systems, and most do allow
> >> transfer
> >> of the license from one system to another.
> >>
> >> If you don't have the install media, but the old system still works,
> >> download and run Belarc Advisor (google those two words). That will
> >> display the license number, and if you can find a matching set of install
> >> disks, you can use the old license number.
> >>
> >> HTH
> >> -pk
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Thanks again.
> >> >
> >> > "Uncle Grumpy" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Dec 24, 1:43 pm, Gervas <Ger...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> > I just bought a new computer and deliberately chose the WindowsXP
> >> >> > operating
> >> >> > system so that I could install my Language Proofing Tools for XP. I
> >> >> > need to
> >> >> > frequently write in Portuguese and require those dictionaries. My
> >> >> > computer
> >> >> > came with WindowsXP but when I try to install the Proofing Tools
> >> >> > program I
> >> >> > get a notice that WindowsXP must "first" be installed, which of
> >> >> > course
> >> >> > it is,
> >> >> > and the installation is aborted.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Anyone have any ideas on this?
> >> >>
> >> >> Are you sure that the message doesn't say "Office XP"??
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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