Problems with office 2003 & Vista Ultimate

I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a similar
problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel E6400
chip and 4 gig of ram.

When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At the
same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding away.
I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope. This
has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken 2008.

Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.

Any ideas what might be the problem?

What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed? There
are some that cause problems.
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"MDO" <> wrote in message
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>I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a similar
> problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel
> E6400
> chip and 4 gig of ram.
>
> When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
> pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At the
> same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding
> away.
> I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope. This
> has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken 2008.
>
> Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.
>
> Any ideas what might be the problem?

1. Did you install all the Office 2003 Updates?
2. Have you tried: "help">Detect and Repair in Office 2003?
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"MDO" wrote:

> I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a similar
> problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel E6400
> chip and 4 gig of ram.
>
> When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
> pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At the
> same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding away.
> I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope. This
> has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken 2008.
>
> Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.
>
> Any ideas what might be the problem?

I have installed all of the Office updates as well as Vista updates.

"Mick Murphy" wrote:

> 1. Did you install all the Office 2003 Updates?
> 2. Have you tried: "help">Detect and Repair in Office 2003?
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "MDO" wrote:
>
> > I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a similar
> > problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel E6400
> > chip and 4 gig of ram.
> >
> > When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
> > pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At the
> > same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding away.
> > I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope. This
> > has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken 2008.
> >
> > Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.
> >
> > Any ideas what might be the problem?

I am running Windows Live One Care.

"Bob" wrote:

> What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed? There
> are some that cause problems.
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> *Report back, please*
> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so
> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
>
> [How to ask a question]
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
> "MDO" <> wrote in message
> news:57333671-1DD4-4BA9-BE98-...
> >I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a similar
> > problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel
> > E6400
> > chip and 4 gig of ram.
> >
> > When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
> > pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At the
> > same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding
> > away.
> > I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope. This
> > has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken 2008.
> >
> > Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.
> >
> > Any ideas what might be the problem?
>
>

One Care would not be the cause of your problem.

Run sfc /scannow.
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"MDO" <> wrote in message
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>I am running Windows Live One Care.
>
> "Bob" wrote:
>
>> What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed?
>> There
>> are some that cause problems.
>> -------
>> *Report back, please*
>> [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to
>> so
>> that others may learn and benefit from the issue]
>>
>> [How to ask a question]
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>> "MDO" <> wrote in message
>> news:57333671-1DD4-4BA9-BE98-...
>> >I have looked through various discussion groups and have not seen a
>> >similar
>> > problem. I am currently running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) with an Intel
>> > E6400
>> > chip and 4 gig of ram.
>> >
>> > When I open an Excel file and go to the page set-up, my screen start
>> > pulsating and it is difficult to get the drop-down menues to work. At
>> > the
>> > same time I have a small circle that indicates the program is grinding
>> > away.
>> > I have had similar issues with Word when I try to print an envelope.
>> > This
>> > has also happened with other software applications such as Quicken
>> > 2008.
>> >
>> > Rebooting the machine temporaily solves the problem, but not alway.
>> >
>> > Any ideas what might be the problem?
>>
>>