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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 15:43:39 GMT -5
When I try to type in Microsoft Word the program says "This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked." Anyone ever encounter this/know how to fix it?
Help appreciated.
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Post by noves on Jan 6, 2009 15:44:29 GMT -5
That's....bizarre.
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 15:49:49 GMT -5
that's a virus from all the gay porn you downloaded.
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 15:50:54 GMT -5
It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & see if there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect Document". If you attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a password.
If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info.
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Post by Funky George! on Jan 6, 2009 16:05:53 GMT -5
i've seen it beore, have no idea how it resolved though. maybe marty will copy and paste something from another site though
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 16:06:39 GMT -5
It's called common sense, you fucking prick.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:15:31 GMT -5
I also haven't registered my Microsoft Office yet. Could that be a reason?
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 16:16:18 GMT -5
I also haven't registered my Microsoft Office yet. Could that be a reason? bingo, your Office probably expired.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:16:36 GMT -5
I can't even find tools. This new version of Microsoft Word is infuriating.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:16:50 GMT -5
It's a new computer though.
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 16:18:36 GMT -5
yeah but the period basically starts from when the stuff is installed... how new is it
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Post by Funky George! on Jan 6, 2009 16:18:58 GMT -5
It's a new computer though. you can't use word until you register office
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:21:34 GMT -5
It's about 3 months old. I'll have to do that now I guess.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Jan 6, 2009 16:23:14 GMT -5
I can't even find tools. This new version of Microsoft Word is infuriating. yeah the 2007 one sucks
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Post by easy on Jan 6, 2009 16:29:08 GMT -5
yeah I believe it's a 90- day period. Just register it and you should be fine.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:36:42 GMT -5
sooooo the product key under my laptop is apparently wrong. I am getting so pissed right now.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:37:02 GMT -5
I may have exceeded my period. Goddamn it.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 16:44:19 GMT -5
looks like i have to email those bastards
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Post by noves on Jan 6, 2009 16:45:06 GMT -5
Ouch. That sucks.
PM'ssss.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Jan 6, 2009 16:50:56 GMT -5
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Post by Gossip Girl on Jan 6, 2009 17:13:32 GMT -5
Thanks Blue. I will try that later, but I am truly awful with computers. I doubt I get it done.
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Post by jahallstar on Jan 7, 2009 15:16:01 GMT -5
If you open up a new page and it says this you prolly are expired. If it is just one document and a new page works fine then the other page is just protected. You can do the same stuff with excel if you want to make it so other can't edit certain cells.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jan 8, 2009 9:22:35 GMT -5
yeah but the period basically starts from when the stuff is installed... how new is it No, it should'nt be functional until it's activated over the internet. It's free period lasts from when it's activated. Now if some idiot salesman at the store activated it then you have a problem. There should be a 800 type number to call microsoft Andrew. Call them and sometimes they can extend it,or take it back to the store and tell them you did'nt get your full trial period if you think you did'nt and have the receipt. The student version of word isnt but about 100 bucks I think though if you just need it for school.
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Post by easy on Jan 8, 2009 9:24:10 GMT -5
yeah but the period basically starts from when the stuff is installed... how new is it No, it should'nt be functional until it's activated over the internet. It's free period lasts from when it's activated. Now if some idiot salesman at the store activated it then you have a problem. There should be a 800 type number to call microsoft Andrew. Call them and sometimes they can extend it,or take it back to the store and tell them you did'nt get your full trial period if you think you did'nt and have the receipt. The student version of word isnt but about 100 bucks I think though if you just need it for school. Greg, from what I've come to understand the evaluation period on any program you have starts the day you install it, maybe it's different with Word but that's what I've always thought it was.
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Post by GMGreggor on Jan 8, 2009 10:30:58 GMT -5
Dont think so Chris. People would never be able to even try it in many cases if that was the procedure since those computers sit on the shelves many times longer than the trial period.
The trial period shouldnt start until you have unpacked it at home and you have to register and activate it not just windows but also word,excel,antivirus or any other trial programs that may be on there. Windows once you activate of course you're good to go but those trial programs should'nt start until you activate them to use them. That would defeat the purpose of the trial period if they expired before you even got to try them. They wanna hook you on them so you'll buy it. Thats the goal.
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