I have never used Vista, so I can't help you with that part.
At least you've found that OpenOffice is installed and running. I'm
sure there's some icons somewhere, but don't know where. Perhaps
someone else on the list can help. You don't have to register, if you
don't want to. And when OpenOffice opens, you should be able to open
and create files, by using the File drop down menu, though it would be
nice to find out what happened to the icons. If you can't find them,
you can alway create them yourself.
Please respond only to the mail list ([email protected]) and not
directly to me.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thank you. This new computer has Windows Vista, which is still
a bit strange to me. I ran "soffice," and got the registration
program, after which I got a window entitled OpenOffice.org. I'm still
not sure how to get to running the programs (word processing is most
important to me), but I have all weekend to find it.... and now I have
to leave for a doctor's appointment, so if there's any instruction you
wish to leave with me, I appreciate it. Thank you again, and have a
very happy Thanksgiving.
In a message dated 11/21/2007 11:56:18 A.M. Pacific Standard
Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What happens if you click on Start > Run and enter soffice in the
Run box? Does OpenOffice start up? If so, that indicates OpenOffice
has been installed, but for some reason the icons weren't created. If
you get an error message, please let us know what it says.
Please respond only to the mail list ([email protected]) and not
directly to me.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
James:
Thank you for your response. When I wrote, I had already
installed the program (not just downloaded it), but nothing shows on
the start menu or on the "all programs" list. I know it has been
installed, because when I start the install program (again) the Wizard
allows me to repair, modify or remove the software, but not to install
it per se. So where else may I go?
In a message dated 11/21/2007 10:44:20 A.M. Pacific Standard
Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am brand-new to Openoffice. I downloaded and installed (I think) the
software on my new laptop yesterday, and expected to see icons on my
desktop---perhaps an Openoffice toolbar. There are 2 icons on the desktop....one for the
installation program, and one that, when clicked, shows a list of files.....
what am I missing, and what do I need to do to access the programs.
After you download the installer file, you have to double click on it,
to lauch the installation. After completion, there should be an
OpenOffice folder and icons in your Start menu.
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