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Mon 3 Dec, 2007 08:47 am
Well, having (I think) got the E drive problem referred to in another thread straightened out, I have pinpointed (I think) the problem that is causing my computer to shut down whenever I try to enter dollars and cents in Works Spreadsheet.
When I enter a dollar amount and go to Format>Number the computer reports an error, shuts down, and restarts. It appears that the difficulty lies somewhere in Microsoft Works Fonts Cache, but how to repair it I have no idea.
I've tried System Restore to no effect.
Reinstalling Works Suite 2006 didn't help.
Any suggestions (simplest language, please) welcome.
Don't use Works' Spreadsheet.
Microsoft Works Fonts Cache problem
So what do I use? Excel? Can I get that freestanding or is it only available in Office? Can I transfer my Spreadsheet info to Excel?
It was just a suggestion. :wink:
Microsoft Works Fonts Cache problem
I appreciate the suggestion, but can you answer any of the other questions?
I have no idea what would cause this behaviour. A font problem should not cause your computer to crash. I would suggest that you run a full virus scan and some spyware scans first, Ad-Aware SE and Spybot S&D to start with, and maybe MS-Defender as well.
If that doesn't fix it, sure, you can buy Excel standalone, but the best deal is to get the student discount for Office. Do you have a college student at home or in school? Maybe you are one? You could also use something like Sun's Star Office, which is only a fraction of the price and emulates MS-Office.
I need more information.
What O/S are you running? What version of Works are you using?
You can get Ad-Aware SE for free here:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
And Spybot S&D here:
http://www.safer-networking.org
These are Timber (RIP) approved and proven shareware antispy programs. I use them regularly. Spybot has an "Immunize" feature - that thing really works - it has kept my computers quite free of spyware.
Please let me know. I'll do what I can.
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