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Microsoft Excel / Mac OS 8.5.1 problem
Hi
I use Microsoft Office 98 and Microsoft Excel on my Powerbook 1400 (116MHz
603e chip with 44 MB RAM)
Excel always worked perfectly under system 8.1
This week, I upgraded to OS 8.5 and then to 8.5.1 using the updater from the Apple site.
Since then I haven't been able to use Excel properly - every time I try to make an equation in a cell (eg. "= A1+B1+C1") the program freezes and I have to do a force quit to get back to the Finder.
I have updated my copy of MS Office 98 using the OS 8.5 updater from the Microsoft site, but the problem persists.
The problem vanishes with extensions turned off, so it seems to be an extensions conflict - any idea which one it could be ?
Thanks
Jon
I use Microsoft Office 98 and Microsoft Excel on my Powerbook 1400 (116MHz
603e chip with 44 MB RAM)
Excel always worked perfectly under system 8.1
This week, I upgraded to OS 8.5 and then to 8.5.1 using the updater from the Apple site.
Since then I haven't been able to use Excel properly - every time I try to make an equation in a cell (eg. "= A1+B1+C1") the program freezes and I have to do a force quit to get back to the Finder.
I have updated my copy of MS Office 98 using the OS 8.5 updater from the Microsoft site, but the problem persists.
The problem vanishes with extensions turned off, so it seems to be an extensions conflict - any idea which one it could be ?
Thanks
Jon
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Nope, tried these already without success.
I am currently running on a base set of OS 8.5.1 extensions (including the normal MS exts) and Excel seems to be working normally again.
So it seems to be an extensions problem - the question is : which one is causing the problem?
Jon
I am currently running on a base set of OS 8.5.1 extensions (including the normal MS exts) and Excel seems to be working normally again.
So it seems to be an extensions problem - the question is : which one is causing the problem?
Jon
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An excellent answer, Osiris! A good range of options for me to try to see if I can get my Excel going again, despite extension conflicts!
Many thanks again! Well done
Jon
Many thanks again! Well done
Jon
I don't know what Extensions/apps you are running, but you might want to make sure you have all the 8.5+ updates to these extensions/control panels and applications. Check www.versiontracker.com, they have a source listing of all recent/past 8.5 updates to software/extensions/contro
Some extensions that have caused me trouble with 8.5 & Office98: Suitcase 3.0.2 (font managing utility-no known updates yet to this extension), ATM and or Type Reunion-ocassionally would cause headaches for me with Office98 especially Word98.
-goodluck
Some extensions that have caused me trouble with 8.5 & Office98: Suitcase 3.0.2 (font managing utility-no known updates yet to this extension), ATM and or Type Reunion-ocassionally would cause headaches for me with Office98 especially Word98.
-goodluck
Restart your mac
Open Excel. This will create new preferences
Try the formula again.
You may also have to remove the extensions for office 98 before you restart. After you open excel the appropriate extensions will be put in the system folder.