Mike's Window : Office

There is a marked difference..

Mike Hall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:26 GMT

Yesterday, I un-installed Microsoft Office 2007 from my Vista installation. Wow, did that take a time to complete or what. The purpose was to install the newly released Office 2010 Beta. First attempt – please uninstall FrontPage 2003 and Access server...(read more)

Key Codes and Microsoft Office 2007..

Mike Hall — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:53:36 GMT

We'll start with some observation. Affixed to the base of your new laptop is a COA sticker. The key code on the sticker will allow activation of Microsoft Windows Vista <Edition> No rocket science so far, eh. Make special note of the first letter...(read more)

Windows Update - Code 57A

Mike Hall — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:21 GMT

If you have attempted to install the latest round of Office updates via Windows Update, there is a very good chance of seeing this error code. There is a fix, but it is quite severe and may leave you with the task of creating new user accounts if your...(read more)

Office 2007 SP1..

Mike Hall — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:26 GMT

... is now ready for download. You can also get Visio 2007 and Project 2007 service packs too. Office 2007 SP1 may require a reboot, presumably dependant upon version is installed, but Visio and project do not. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads...(read more)

Compatibility and Updates..

Mike Hall — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:54:00 GMT

Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 update has been released recently so, if you are running this version of Office, now is a good time to get it. The easiest way is to open Word 2003, click on HELP and then select 'Check for Updates'. Having arrived at...(read more)

Four months later..

Mike Hall — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:39:00 GMT

I still like Vista. It is more restful on the eyes. The stark, old fashioned look of XP classic mode, Fisher-Price blue/green, clunky Zune or Royal Noir are but a distant memory. I do re-visit to run updates, but these days it is more like tending the...(read more)

Four words for you.. I love Office 2007..

Mike Hall — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the ribbon, a context sensitive 'device' that places all of the functions for a variety of tasks all in one neat line. It is certainly different, a major step away from previous versions of Office. Is it better? Absolutely it is. For those...(read more)