Locked out of files

Two things happened simultaneously. One can't access my folders. Example...I
double click on a WORD file to open and a message comes up saying "another
user has this file open do you want to make a copy?". If you say yes, it will
show you the file but you cant save it even under a new file name. It will
tell you its "read only file".
The second thing is it appears that somehow an adminstrator account is now
controlling settings etc. I can't look or change user info. etc.
2 key pieces of information. I am working on a laptop which is not hooked up
to a network and I had prior access to administrator controls.

Any ideas? I have tried just about everything.

I have a similar problem that started within the last week or two. I have a
Dell computer from Nov. 2001 running Windows XP. When I try to access Word,
Excel & Outlook, I get the message: "MS Word has not been installed for the
current user. Please run setup to install the application".
Word was installed Nov 14/01 and I don't have a backup. Did one of Windows
automatic updates do this and if so, does anyone know which one?
Would appreciate any ideas.
I'm not very computer literate.
RB


"LAF01" wrote:

> Two things happened simultaneously. One can't access my folders. Example...I
> double click on a WORD file to open and a message comes up saying "another
> user has this file open do you want to make a copy?". If you say yes, it will
> show you the file but you cant save it even under a new file name. It will
> tell you its "read only file".
> The second thing is it appears that somehow an adminstrator account is now
> controlling settings etc. I can't look or change user info. etc.
> 2 key pieces of information. I am working on a laptop which is not hooked up
> to a network and I had prior access to administrator controls.
>
> Any ideas? I have tried just about everything.

RB wrote:
> I have a similar problem that started within the last week or two. I
> have a Dell computer from Nov. 2001 running Windows XP. When I try to
> access Word, Excel & Outlook, I get the message: "MS Word has not
> been installed for the current user. Please run setup to install the
> application".
> Word was installed Nov 14/01 and I don't have a backup. Did one of
> Windows automatic updates do this and if so, does anyone know which
> one?
> Would appreciate any ideas.
> I'm not very computer literate.
> RB

Your computer literacy is apparent. It's pretty obvious Word is installed
for an account other than the one you're using. Try the other account and
it sounds like it'll work. Or, copy the relevant settings from that account
to yours. You'll need admin privelieges.

Further, since you don't have the Word CD apparently, you're probalby
running a pirated version of the software. You need to purchase it.

Pop`


>
>
> "LAF01" wrote:
>
>> Two things happened simultaneously. One can't access my folders.
>> Example...I double click on a WORD file to open and a message comes
>> up saying "another user has this file open do you want to make a
>> copy?". If you say yes, it will show you the file but you cant save
>> it even under a new file name. It will tell you its "read only file".
>> The second thing is it appears that somehow an adminstrator account
>> is now controlling settings etc. I can't look or change user info.
>> etc. 2 key pieces of information. I am working on a laptop which is
>> not hooked up to a network and I had prior access to administrator
>> controls.
>>
>> Any ideas? I have tried just about everything.

LAF01 wrote:
> Two things happened simultaneously. One can't access my folders.
> Example...I double click on a WORD file to open and a message comes
> up saying "another user has this file open do you want to make a
> copy?". If you say yes, it will show you the file but you cant save
> it even under a new file name.

Try using the File; Save As again and give it an entirely different name.
What you explaind doesn't make sense.


It will tell you its "read only file".
> The second thing is it appears that somehow an adminstrator account
> is now controlling settings etc. I can't look or change user info.
> etc. 2 key pieces of information. I am working on a laptop which is
> not hooked up to a network and I had prior access to administrator
> controls.

It sounds there like you have a limited account. Use the Admin account to
straighten things out or better yet, install Word to your own account.

Pop`

>
> Any ideas? I have tried just about everything.

Thanx pop
The MS word was installed by Dell and I found the backup. Presumably it's MS
Office XP Small Business that contains Word. I put it in the DVD player and
nothing happened. It's been performing well for 6 years and that's why I
question Windows updates.
--
RB


"Poprivet" wrote:

> RB wrote:
> > I have a similar problem that started within the last week or two. I
> > have a Dell computer from Nov. 2001 running Windows XP. When I try to
> > access Word, Excel & Outlook, I get the message: "MS Word has not
> > been installed for the current user. Please run setup to install the
> > application".
> > Word was installed Nov 14/01 and I don't have a backup. Did one of
> > Windows automatic updates do this and if so, does anyone know which
> > one?
> > Would appreciate any ideas.
> > I'm not very computer literate.
> > RB
>
> Your computer literacy is apparent. It's pretty obvious Word is installed
> for an account other than the one you're using. Try the other account and
> it sounds like it'll work. Or, copy the relevant settings from that account
> to yours. You'll need admin privelieges.
>
> Further, since you don't have the Word CD apparently, you're probalby
> running a pirated version of the software. You need to purchase it.
>
> Pop`
>
>
> >
> >
> > "LAF01" wrote:
> >
> >> Two things happened simultaneously. One can't access my folders.
> >> Example...I double click on a WORD file to open and a message comes
> >> up saying "another user has this file open do you want to make a
> >> copy?". If you say yes, it will show you the file but you cant save
> >> it even under a new file name. It will tell you its "read only file".
> >> The second thing is it appears that somehow an adminstrator account
> >> is now controlling settings etc. I can't look or change user info.
> >> etc. 2 key pieces of information. I am working on a laptop which is
> >> not hooked up to a network and I had prior access to administrator
> >> controls.
> >>
> >> Any ideas? I have tried just about everything.
>
>
>
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