Can't save or save as

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carl29
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Can't save or save as

Post by carl29 »

I use an out of date version of open office: 2.4
until today it has worked faultlessly.
I have not updated because i exploit a mistake in the program that lets me enter text in a column of numbers without giving an error message.
the newer versions have made corrections to the spreadsheet so my spreadsheets dont work.,

The problem:
existing sheets amend and save ok
but new sheets and docs dont save nor does the 'save as' dialogue appear.

i would prefer not to restart my computer ( the start button is dodgy!)
i could deinstall and re install but is there another possibility?
open office 2.4 windows 7
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RoryOF
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Re: cant save or save as

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I doubt anyone will bother to investigate why such an out of date version of OpenOffice does not work. You should seriously consider changing to a later version, which will be designed to work with later versions of Windows. If this means you have to reconsider your method of working or alter your existing spreadsheets, that is the way the cookie crumbles.
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