reading word documents in new laptop

my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents from
my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
Thanks

get openoffice totally free from www.openoffice.org




"JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
> my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
> from
> my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
> preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
> processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
> Thanks

You need Microsoft Office Word installed to open, edit and read documents.
If you would like just read documents, you can use the Microsoft Word
Viewer:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...9-AB826E7B8FDF
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Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
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http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
> my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
> from
> my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
> preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
> processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
> Thanks

Hi,

What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was saved. You
might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most retail
versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install to a
laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use it on
the laptop.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
> my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
> from
> my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
> preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
> processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
> Thanks

Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation on a
desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what is
the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
allows dual installation.
Office Pro 2007 (Academic)
--
Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
another source,post back & let us know.
Then we all benefit.



"Rick Rogers" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was saved. You
> might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
> change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most retail
> versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install to a
> laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use it on
> the laptop.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
> news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
> > my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
> > from
> > my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
> > preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a word
> > processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my desktop?
> > Thanks
>
>

I am only aware of the Office Student and Teacher edition allowing multiple
installations (up to 3 PCs). Since Office 2000, I have only been allowed to
install the software on one machine.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Bob J" <> wrote in message
news:ACE936DE-2559-49A6-BDF7-...
> Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation on
> a
> desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what is
> the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
> allows dual installation.
> Office Pro 2007 (Academic)
> --
> Regards
> Bob J
> If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
> another source,post back & let us know.
> Then we all benefit.
>
>
>
> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was saved.
>> You
>> might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
>> change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most
>> retail
>> versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install to
>> a
>> laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use it
>> on
>> the laptop.
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>>
>> "JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
>> news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
>> > my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
>> > from
>> > my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
>> > preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a
>> > word
>> > processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my
>> > desktop?
>> > Thanks
>>
>>

Unlike most software the Office EULA allowed you to install and use two
copies, one portable, one at work etc.

I say "Used to" because I don;t know if it still does for all versions,
you need to look on the web...

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/pr...103171033.aspx


Bob J wrote:
> Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation on a
> desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what is
> the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
> allows dual installation.
> Office Pro 2007 (Academic)

Below is a extract from the EULA for MS Office (retail version)>
The question is, does a laptop which is used only by the primary user
qualify as a 'portable device"?
I suppose it is in the definition of 'portable device"!!

"a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software
on the licensed device.
b. Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device
for use by the single primary user of the licensed device."

Comments Welcome
Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
another source,post back & let us know.
Then we all benefit.



"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:

> I am only aware of the Office Student and Teacher edition allowing multiple
> installations (up to 3 PCs). Since Office 2000, I have only been allowed to
> install the software on one machine.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Bob J" <> wrote in message
> news:ACE936DE-2559-49A6-BDF7-...
> > Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation on
> > a
> > desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what is
> > the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
> > allows dual installation.
> > Office Pro 2007 (Academic)
> > --
> > Regards
> > Bob J
> > If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
> > another source,post back & let us know.
> > Then we all benefit.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Rick Rogers" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was saved.
> >> You
> >> might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
> >> change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most
> >> retail
> >> versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install to
> >> a
> >> laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use it
> >> on
> >> the laptop.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Best of Luck,
> >>
> >> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> >> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> >> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
> >>
> >> "JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
> >> news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
> >> > my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any documents
> >> > from
> >> > my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
> >> > preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a
> >> > word
> >> > processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my
> >> > desktop?
> >> > Thanks
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Hi Bob,

That's precisely what I was referring to. Section (b) in your license allows
for a second installation to a laptop owned by you.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Bob J" <> wrote in message
news:569236E0-5CDE-47F6-99D0-...
> Below is a extract from the EULA for MS Office (retail version)>
> The question is, does a laptop which is used only by the primary user
> qualify as a 'portable device"?
> I suppose it is in the definition of 'portable device"!!
>
> "a. Licensed Device. You may install and use one copy of the software
> on the licensed device.
> b. Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable device
> for use by the single primary user of the licensed device."
>
> Comments Welcome
> Regards
> Bob J
> If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
> another source,post back & let us know.
> Then we all benefit.
>
>
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>
>> I am only aware of the Office Student and Teacher edition allowing
>> multiple
>> installations (up to 3 PCs). Since Office 2000, I have only been allowed
>> to
>> install the software on one machine.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "Bob J" <> wrote in message
>> news:ACE936DE-2559-49A6-BDF7-...
>> > Your statement that the retail version 'office" may allow installation
>> > on
>> > a
>> > desktop & laptop, has me curious as I am not aware of this action, what
>> > is
>> > the basis of the statement & how do I confirm whether my retail version
>> > allows dual installation.
>> > Office Pro 2007 (Academic)
>> > --
>> > Regards
>> > Bob J
>> > If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
>> > another source,post back & let us know.
>> > Then we all benefit.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> What you need is a program that can handle the file type that was
>> >> saved.
>> >> You
>> >> might try openoffice.org if you don't have or want to spend a chunk of
>> >> change on a copy of MSOffice for this machine. Be aware too that most
>> >> retail
>> >> versions of office allow for one install to a desktop and one install
>> >> to
>> >> a
>> >> laptop, so if you purchased yours separately, you may be able to use
>> >> it
>> >> on
>> >> the laptop.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Best of Luck,
>> >>
>> >> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> >> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>> >> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>> >>
>> >> "JOHNRR" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:1C9B6F12-29E4-4E95-80E4-...
>> >> > my new laptop is running Vista and won't allow me to open any
>> >> > documents
>> >> > from
>> >> > my desktop that has XP and word .. the laptop doesn't have any thing
>> >> > preloaded as far as a word processor, I have downloaded JARTE for a
>> >> > word
>> >> > processor, do I still need WORKS to open any word files from my
>> >> > desktop?
>> >> > Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

Bob J wrote:
> Below is a extract from the EULA for MS Office (retail version)>
> The question is, does a laptop which is used only by the primary user
> qualify as a 'portable device"?
> I suppose it is in the definition of 'portable device"!!



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the battery pack?)