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Cant open OpenOffice .org 3.1 on macbookpro

I cant open Openoffice. How do I fix this problem?

The window tells me . . .

Either another instance of OpenOffice.org is accessing your personal settings or your personal settings are locked.
Simultaneous access can lead to inconsistencies in your personal settings.
Before continuing, you should make sure usre 'macuser' closes OpenPffice.org on host 'mac-users-macbook-pro15.local'.
Do you really want to continue
yes no

James Hancock

ASKER

Please help me solve my problem.

1.] Either another instance of OpenOffice.org is accessing my personal settings
or
2.] my personal settings are locked.

Before continuing, how do I make sure 'macuser' closes OpenOffice.org on host 'mac-users-macbook-pro15.local'.

I need help, as I cant access OpenOffice.

strung

Try deleting the whole OpenOffice.org folder from /Library/Application Support

James Hancock

ASKER

I have deleted the whole OpenOffice.org folder from /Library/Application Support
NOW
Safari can’t find the server.
Safari can’t open the page “http://www.landfalfoundation.org/” because Safari can’t find the server “www.landfalfoundation.org”.

What do I do?

strung

Try re-installing Open Office.

James Hancock

ASKER

When I google . . .
- free install OpenOffice for macbookPro 10.5.8
I am given a choice of many. . .

but . . .
I dont see the one I had [that you suggested I delete].
And
I dont see one for MacbookPro 10.5.8

The user ratings are not very encouraging.
What do I do?

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9 Softonic rating 5.8 User rating

2. NeoOffice 3.2.1 OpenOffice specifically for Mac OS X. Full Version
... in Microsoft Office
However ...have too many open, otherwise ...
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3. Microsoft Office 2010 IconPack Free
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...the Microsoft Office 2010 ...in this pack, open the 'Information ...
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strung

Try this one

http://openoffice.mirrorbrain.org/files/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_en-US.dmg

James Hancock

ASKER

I tried it, but got this reply . . .

Not Found

The requested URL /pub/openoffice/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_en-US.dmg was not found on this server.

Apache Server at openoffice.mirrors.tds.net Port 80

strung

Try again. I just tried it and it worked for me.

James Hancock

ASKER

Twice this evening I have tried to download . . .
http://openoffice.mirrorbrain.org/files/stable/3.3.0 OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_en-US.dmg

I get this message:
Not Found
The requested URL /pub/openoffice/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_en-US.dmg was not found on this server.
Apache Server at openoffice.mirrors.tds.net Port 80

It is working for you because you have something that I dont.
Is there something extra I need to make this download for me?
Is it compatible with Safari?

strung

Looks like it is trying to download it from a different mirror location, probably because of the country or area you located in.

Try http://openoffice.mirror.rafal.ca/stable/3.3.0/OOo_3.3.0_MacOS_x86_install_en-US.dmg

James Hancock

ASKER

Cool, got something this time!

. . . .OpenOffice.org with 4 item, zero KB available

The 4 items are -

openOffice .............. > Applications folder

Licenses ReadMes
Folder folder

What do I do now?

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James Hancock

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Thanks for your staying power :)