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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
Hi Tony,
I would be interested to know what benefit Microsoft get for making this such a complex procedure - not just the e-mail, but the frequently changing password as well. I know you can't answer, I'm just musing It was the first attempt to introduce a changing password. And that was such a great idea that they added this feature to Word and even improved it: a password that changes immediately... Being awestruck, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
LOL!
-- Enjoy, Tony www.WordArticles.com "Lorenz Hölscher" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, I would be interested to know what benefit Microsoft get for making this such a complex procedure - not just the e-mail, but the frequently changing password as well. I know you can't answer, I'm just musing It was the first attempt to introduce a changing password. And that was such a great idea that they added this feature to Word and even improved it: a password that changes immediately... Being awestruck, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
It is ActiveDocument.Variables. In my tests they were destroyed on saving
the document - after I had added new ones (that is, both the ones I had added and existing ones I hadn't changed). I haven't done extensive tests, I figured any level of data destruction is intolerable. I haven't looked at Document Properties - I daren't!! -- Enjoy, Tony www.WordArticles.com "Lorenz Hölscher" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, Tony Jollans schrieb: I have done some testing on this and it does appear that the hotfix is causing the destruction of document variables. I will raise the issue with Microsoft and report back when I have more information. is it ActiveDocument.Variables or ActiveDocument.CustomDocumentProperties? Are they being destroyed by saving the document or do I have to delete one to destroy the others? Regards, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
Hi Tony,
Tony Jollans schrieb: It is ActiveDocument.Variables. In my tests they were destroyed on saving the document - after I had added new ones (that is, both the ones I had added and existing ones I hadn't changed). I haven't done extensive tests, I figured any level of data destruction is intolerable. I haven't looked at Document Properties - I daren't!! The CustomDocumentProperties did survive, but you're right: any data destruction is intolerable. And unfortunately we use the variables in our code. It's your turn again, Microsoft! Regards, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
Hi Tony,
Tony Jollans schrieb: I have done some testing on this and it does appear that the hotfix is causing the destruction of document variables. I will raise the issue with Microsoft and report back when I have more information. did you succeed in discussing the issue with MS? "My" company needs to solve this problem (no more form field documents world-wide for them!) and will escalate the problem to MS. Is there something like a ticket number or a we-know-the-problem-and-are-thinking-about-it-message or even an announcement of a second hotfix? Thanks, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
Hi Lorenz,
I raised both the original password issue, and the hotfix variable issue separately on "Connect" (connect.microsoft.com). The IDs are 452381, and 458719, respectively; they say they are publicly viewable but whether that really means public, or just MVPs, I'm not sure (I haven't really got to grips with Connect yet). They promise to review issues within five working days but have not yet responded to either, which is rather disappointing. To my mind the second issue is by far the more serious in that it is 'silent but deadly' (you get no indication it has happened until you've already lost your data). Form protection passwords can be removed and nothing is lost, and only a limited number of users are affected. I can only hope they are working hard to solve this issue. -- Enjoy, Tony www.WordArticles.com "Lorenz Hölscher" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, Tony Jollans schrieb: I have done some testing on this and it does appear that the hotfix is causing the destruction of document variables. I will raise the issue with Microsoft and report back when I have more information. did you succeed in discussing the issue with MS? "My" company needs to solve this problem (no more form field documents world-wide for them!) and will escalate the problem to MS. Is there something like a ticket number or a we-know-the-problem-and-are-thinking-about-it-message or even an announcement of a second hotfix? Thanks, Lorenz |
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Password error from Word2003 to Word2007
Hi Tony,
we'll see what will happen (or will not). Thanks, Lorenz |
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There is now a hotfix for the hotfix. Although I haven't personally tested
it, I am told it works. The description at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970942 does not mention the problem directly but, nonetheless, it is the one. -- Enjoy, Tony www.WordArticles.com "Lorenz Hölscher" wrote in message ... Hi Tony, we'll see what will happen (or will not). Thanks, Lorenz |
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