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  #11  
Old September 15th, 2006, 09:16 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Joacim
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

Is anyone running RC1 Vista and this update yet?

I was going to do Refresh and then RC1 (as it suggets)?


"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net



  #12  
Old September 15th, 2006, 10:17 AM posted to microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.powerpoint
Roady [MVP]
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

"An aggressive, itchy pox upon the Word team for putting us in this
situation."

Did you ever bother to read all the warnings about not running this in
production?

And yes, that is indeed the way to recover the items that have issues.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

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"PeterPla" wrote in message
...
D**n, I didn't see your post until AFTER I installed B2TR. I've been using
Office 2007 beta 2 for 3+ months, all my Word docs are in B2's .docx format,
and losing them is not acceptable. (An aggressive, itchy pox upon the Word
team for putting us in this situation.)

It sounds like I need to completely uninstall Office 2007, reinstall Office
2007 B2 (and NOT the TR), open each .docx file and Save As .doc. Is that
correct?

Thanks!
--Peter


"Patrick Schmid" wrote:

The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.

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  #13  
Old September 15th, 2006, 10:18 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Roady [MVP]
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

A clean install of Vista, Office 2007 BETA 2 and then the TR is possible
too.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"Joacim" wrote in message
...
Is anyone running RC1 Vista and this update yet?

I was going to do Refresh and then RC1 (as it suggets)?


"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net




  #14  
Old September 15th, 2006, 10:22 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Roady [MVP]
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

What type of printer do you have?

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

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"Pat Garard" apgarard-bigpond:net:au wrote in message
...
G'Day Patrick,

Thanks for the Information!

You may remember that I had some issue with OL2007 - most of these
are now resolved.

When I print, I still get warnings about Prop Res DLL not loaded,
but it prints ok.

The Editor seems much improved - as does the rest of Office 2007.

Thanks again!
--
Regards,
Pat Garard
Melbourne, Australia
_______________________

"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important
one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file formats
(extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has been
installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues
with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all
your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running
list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net




  #15  
Old September 15th, 2006, 11:11 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Joacim
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

The RC1 said to technical refresh then do the Upgrade install to Vista from
XP
I am a little concerned ....
How is it?
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
A clean install of Vista, Office 2007 BETA 2 and then the TR is possible
too.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"Joacim" wrote in message
...
Is anyone running RC1 Vista and this update yet?

I was going to do Refresh and then RC1 (as it suggets)?


"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net






  #16  
Old September 15th, 2006, 12:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Roady [MVP]
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Posts: 23,553
Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

both

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"Joacim" wrote in message
...
The RC1 said to technical refresh then do the Upgrade install to Vista from
XP
I am a little concerned ....
How is it?
"Roady [MVP]" t wrote in
message ...
A clean install of Vista, Office 2007 BETA 2 and then the TR is possible
too.

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"Joacim" wrote in message
...
Is anyone running RC1 Vista and this update yet?

I was going to do Refresh and then RC1 (as it suggets)?


"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net







  #17  
Old September 15th, 2006, 01:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.powerpoint
HMR
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

I downloaded the technical refresh for Beta 2 but cannot find instructions
for installing it, other than the cryptic statement that "this is not a
one-click install." My attempts to install through the normal means give
me options to "repair" or "add new components" etc. but not to update. Where
are installation instructions. Thanks, HMR

"Patrick Schmid" wrote:

The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file
formats (extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to
have issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc
(Word), all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as
ppt (PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it
before installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net


  #18  
Old September 15th, 2006, 02:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.powerpoint
Roady [MVP]
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

Sounds like you downloaded the BETA and not the refresh.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...a-0bb10e7a59fa

--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more

-----
"HMR" wrote in message
...
I downloaded the technical refresh for Beta 2 but cannot find instructions
for installing it, other than the cryptic statement that "this is not a
one-click install." My attempts to install through the normal means give
me options to "repair" or "add new components" etc. but not to update.
Where
are installation instructions. Thanks, HMR

"Patrick Schmid" wrote:

The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file
formats (extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to
have issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc
(Word), all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as
ppt (PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it
before installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net




  #19  
Old September 15th, 2006, 02:40 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.powerpoint
Patrick Schmid
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

Do you have problems opening Word docs files? You only need to do the
steps you outlined if you are having any problems.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net

"PeterPla" wrote in message
:

D**n, I didn't see your post until AFTER I installed B2TR. I've been using
Office 2007 beta 2 for 3+ months, all my Word docs are in B2's .docx format,
and losing them is not acceptable. (An aggressive, itchy pox upon the Word
team for putting us in this situation.)

It sounds like I need to completely uninstall Office 2007, reinstall Office
2007 B2 (and NOT the TR), open each .docx file and Save As .doc. Is that
correct?

Thanks!
--Peter


"Patrick Schmid" wrote:

The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.

deleted


  #20  
Old September 15th, 2006, 02:42 PM posted to microsoft.public.office.misc,microsoft.public.word.docmanagement,microsoft.public.powerpoint,microsoft.public.onenote,microsoft.public.outlook.general,microsoft.public.outlook,microsoft.public.excel
Patrick Schmid
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Default READ BEFORE INSTALLING OFFICE 2007 B2TR

What you downloaded 2 weeks ago was the same thing you downloaded months
ago, namely Beta 2. This is an actual new build of Office 2007.
In Microsoft's naming scheme, B2TR is essentially Beta 3 (or if you are
anal, Beta 4, as there has been a B1, B1TR, B2 and now a B2TR).

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net

"Joacim" wrote in message
:

Thanks Patrick (I am enjoying your Ribbon add-in now all the time in 2007)
even though I run 2003 /2007.

I updated with a fresh download 2 weeks ago - Is this update newer?

I thought Beta 3 was coming soon!

"Patrick Schmid" wrote in message
...
The B2TR patch has some nasty surprises for users in store. The most
important one being that Word 2007 Beta 2 files saved in the new file
formats (extensions docx, docm, etc) might not open at all once B2TR has
been installed.
Excel files in the file formats (extensions xlsx, xlsm, etc) saved in B2
should open in B2TR. PowerPoint files saved in B2 in the new file formats
(extensions pptx, pptm, etc) seem to at least open, but seem to have
issues with font size, text placement, and other minor issues.
Before installing B2TR therefore, you should save all your files in the
97-2003 file formats. That means, save all your docx files as doc (Word),
all your xslx files as xls (Excel) and all your pptx files as ppt
(PowerPoint).
There are a host of other issues you might encounter. I am keeping a
running list that I will update constantly over the next few days at
http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/09/14/43. I highly suggest to read it before
installing B2TR.

Patrick Schmid
--------------
http://pschmid.net


 




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