Hello, Further to my earlier mails on this problem, none of the solutions seem to work.
I have a stand alone computer with Windows XP (SP2). Using OOo 1.1.1. I have 1MB of RAM, and there has been no system failures. I found the "GetStorage" FAQ page. It suggested renaming Common.xcu, and then restarting OpenOffice. In the "GetStorage" mail archives, I noted that another solution was offered - just delete Common.xcu, and re-start OpenOffice, and it would create what it needed. Both seemed simple. Neither has worked. Whether I use the "rename" or "delete" options for Common.xcu, after re-starting, there is no error message. However, all I get is either a normal desktop, or a dialogue box headed "FilterSelection" with either "private:swriter or "private:scalc" underneath, followed by a list of programs within the box. Neither choosing one, or ignoring the whole box, leads anywhere in terms of loading the program. I searched "Filter Selection" in the archives, and there has been some discussion on this topic - but mainly related to individual files, rather than launching OOo itself. Now I think I really do need help. Any suggestions? In the meantime, I will keep trying and searching. Thanks and Regards Anthony Poljak
