.docx files

"... I have learned that there is a free microsoft download (not well advertized) that enables .docx files (the new standard MS Word file for Office 2007) to be converted into .doc files which can then be read and edited using legacy Office versions.

John Ford, MD, MPH

http://califmedicineman.blogspot.com

Running Any Program on Vista/backwards compatibility

Posted by: "jerry allen": (usdprof2002 at yahoo dot com) on [illinoisdigitalham] Digest Number 740, (illinoisdigitalham at yahoogroups dot com)

"Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:27 pm (PST)


MicroSoft is not broadcasting how to run legacy programs on
vista. They want you to buy new software.

Find the program you wish to run using windows explorer (ether install
or click copy into computer ) - use computer on the pop up menu when
you click on start (windows logo in lower left corner)

Find the application program you want to run (Usually under Program
Files)

Right Click on the application program

Left click on properties (bottom choice in pop menu)

Left click on Compatibility (second tab from left)

Click on "Run this program in compatibility mode" and select the
operating system you want to run the program under.

Many programs will also need 256 colors and 640 x480 checked to run
properly

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK "Run this program as an administrator" - need if
software writer took "short cuts" in original program.

I have not found a program that would not run on Vista - back to
windows 95 programs that will not run on XP or 2000."