Why does Office 97 not work after installing Windows XP SP2?

I installed Windows XP SP2 and now Office 97 (Word and Excel) will not load up.

ISSUE:
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From: "=?Utf-8?B?THNoYWRkaXg=?="
Subject: Why does Office 97 not work after installing Windows XP SP2?
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:13:02 -0700
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.office.setup

I installed Windows XP SP2 and now Office 97 (Word and Excel) will not load
up.

RESOLUTION:
=================
How to troubleshoot program compatibility issues in Windows XP
View products that this article applies to.
This article was previously published under Q285909
SUMMARY
This article describes how to troubleshoot the most common program
compatibility issues that you may experience on your Windows XP-based
computer. Program compatibility issues are often called "application"
compatibility issues.
MORE INFORMATION
To troubleshoot program compatibility issues, try one or more of the
following methods:
Check the Internet for updates or fixes
Check the Web site of the program's manufacturer to see if an update or fix
is available. Visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site to
determine whether a fix is available for the program:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Use an administrator account to install the program
Many programs must be installed by using an administrator account. This is
because many programs were written for use with Microsoft Windows 95,
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, or Microsoft
Windows Millennium Edition. These operating systems did not have an
administrator or limited user account.
Log off all users except the account that will install the program
The Fast User Switching feature is new to Windows XP, and most older
programs were not designed to support this feature. If multiple users are
logged on to your computer, log off everyone except the account that will
install the program.
Use the Program Compatibility Wizard
You can use the Program Compatibility Wizard to test your program in
different modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if
the program was originally designed to run on Windows 95, set the
compatibility mode to Windows 95, and then try running your program again.
If the program runs successfully in that mode, the program will start in
that mode every time. The wizard also prompts you to try different
settings, such as switching the display to 256 colors and the screen
resolution to 640 by 480 pixels. For additional information about how to
use the Program Compatibility Wizard, click the following article number to
view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
301911 How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP

Use the most current version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) for Java
If the program uses the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) for Java, you may
have to download the most current version of the VM.
Issues with software that is listed as being compatible with Windows XP
If you upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows NT or
Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are having problems with software that is
listed as being compatible with Windows XP, follow these steps:
Remove the software.
Reinstall the software.
If the issue is not resolved, contact your software manufacturer to inquire
about how to manually remove the program. For example, you would have to
know how to delete the folder for the program and the registry entries that
were made by the program. Also, ask your software manufacturer about the
availability of a fix for this issue, and then reinstall the program.
Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit, Version 2.6
Application Compatibility Toolkit 2.6 contains documents and tools that
will help you diagnose and resolve program compatibility issues with
Windows XP. Contact your software vendor to inquire about the availability
of an upgrade of your program if it does not run correctly after you test
it with Application Compatibility Toolkit. For additional information about
the Application Compatibility Toolkit, click the following article number
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
294895 How to obtain the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit.

How to troubleshoot issues with games
To troubleshoot issues with games, use one or more of the following
methods:
If you installed a game by using an administrator account, you may have to
log on with an administrator account before you can play the game.
Some games do not run or do not run well unless you install the whole game
on your hard disk. The issue may be resolved or game performance may
improve if you install the whole game on your hard disk.
Some programs, such as DVD players and games, require support for the
OpenGL standard for three-dimensional graphics display. When you try to run
these programs on your Windows XP-based computer, you may experience some
or all of the following symptoms:
The program does not run.
The display appears jagged.
Pure color is missing.
Different shades of color are not displayed to give the three-dimensional
look.
Some or all colors are displayed incorrectly.
To resolve this issue, update your video adapter driver.


If the program is a game that uses DirectX, make sure that you are using
the latest version of DirectX. Additionally, check the Web site of the
manufacturer of your video adapter or sound card to see if newer drivers
are available for them. Generally, whenever you can obtain newer drivers
for your devices, you may want to do so.
For additional information about related topics, click the following
article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
292533 How to use Windows Program Compatibility mode in Windows XP

285912 Programs that require OpenGL support may not run in Windows XP

286575 "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" Application Test Framework

283576 An error message is displayed when you attempt to install or remove
or play a game

294895 How to obtain the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit

301455 Unable to log on to Web site or gain access to some Web site
services

301494 Some programs may not create shortcuts for all of the Fast User
Switching users

290249 Programs display incorrectly after you use Fast User Switching

298336 Your program or game can transfer its sound to other users

300820 Certain programs do not run simultaneously on multiple user accounts

LINKS:
=======
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;285909
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;254250

Hey Vishal,

Why do you copy and paste the entire KB article when just a link would do very
nicely indeed. Are you trying to prove anything here? This is not a call
centre you know. There is no need for the transcript of your call centre
standard message which you are required to read out slavishly to Microsoft
customers.

Just give us the link to the kb article like this:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;285909

Now show us that you can understand and follow these instructions slavishly!

Thank you.


"vishal subramaniam (msft)" wrote:
snip

--
I use non Microsoft products whereever possible which requires no
activation.

I use Netscape 7.2 as my defalt browser which has everything I need for
my work.

I believe in good Financial Management!! I do not believe in enriching
rich jerks!

THAT was rather uncalled for - this person is just doing his job - no need
to jump down his throat. If you would like folks to just post the URL to
the MSKB, say so and leave the personal attacks out of it.

I am sure that approach would be more likely to produce the result you want.


--�
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the (insert latest virus name here) virus, all mail sent to my personal
account will be deleted without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Dave asked:

| Hey Vishal,
|
| Why do you copy and paste the entire KB article when just a link
| would do very nicely indeed. Are you trying to prove anything here?
| This is not a call centre you know. There is no need for the
| transcript of your call centre standard message which you are
| required to read out slavishly to Microsoft customers.
|
| Just give us the link to the kb article like this:
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;285909
|
| Now show us that you can understand and follow these instructions
| slavishly!
|
| Thank you.
|
|
| "vishal subramaniam (msft)" wrote:
| snip

(vishal subramaniam (msft)) wrote in message ...
ISSUE:
=============
From: "=?Utf-8?B?THNoYWRkaXg=?="
Subject: Why does Office 97 not work after installing Windows XP SP2?
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:13:02 -0700
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.office.setup

I installed Windows XP SP2 and now Office 97 (Word and Excel) will not load
up.

RESOLUTION:
=================
How to troubleshoot program compatibility issues in Windows XP
View products that this article applies to.
This article was previously published under Q285909
SUMMARY
This article describes how to troubleshoot the most common program
compatibility issues that you may experience on your Windows XP-based
computer. Program compatibility issues are often called "application"
compatibility issues.
MORE INFORMATION
To troubleshoot program compatibility issues, try one or more of the
following methods:
Check the Internet for updates or fixes
Check the Web site of the program's manufacturer to see if an update or fix
is available. Visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site to
determine whether a fix is available for the program:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Use an administrator account to install the program
Many programs must be installed by using an administrator account. This is
because many programs were written for use with Microsoft Windows 95,
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, or Microsoft
Windows Millennium Edition. These operating systems did not have an
administrator or limited user account.
Log off all users except the account that will install the program
The Fast User Switching feature is new to Windows XP, and most older
programs were not designed to support this feature. If multiple users are
logged on to your computer, log off everyone except the account that will
install the program.
Use the Program Compatibility Wizard
You can use the Program Compatibility Wizard to test your program in
different modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if
the program was originally designed to run on Windows 95, set the
compatibility mode to Windows 95, and then try running your program again.
If the program runs successfully in that mode, the program will start in
that mode every time. The wizard also prompts you to try different
settings, such as switching the display to 256 colors and the screen
resolution to 640 by 480 pixels. For additional information about how to
use the Program Compatibility Wizard, click the following article number to
view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
301911 How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP

Use the most current version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) for Java
If the program uses the Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) for Java, you may
have to download the most current version of the VM.
Issues with software that is listed as being compatible with Windows XP
If you upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows NT or
Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are having problems with software that is
listed as being compatible with Windows XP, follow these steps:
Remove the software.
Reinstall the software.
If the issue is not resolved, contact your software manufacturer to inquire
about how to manually remove the program. For example, you would have to
know how to delete the folder for the program and the registry entries that
were made by the program. Also, ask your software manufacturer about the
availability of a fix for this issue, and then reinstall the program.
Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit, Version 2.6
Application Compatibility Toolkit 2.6 contains documents and tools that
will help you diagnose and resolve program compatibility issues with
Windows XP. Contact your software vendor to inquire about the availability
of an upgrade of your program if it does not run correctly after you test
it with Application Compatibility Toolkit. For additional information about
the Application Compatibility Toolkit, click the following article number
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
294895 How to obtain the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit.

How to troubleshoot issues with games
To troubleshoot issues with games, use one or more of the following
methods:
If you installed a game by using an administrator account, you may have to
log on with an administrator account before you can play the game.
Some games do not run or do not run well unless you install the whole game
on your hard disk. The issue may be resolved or game performance may
improve if you install the whole game on your hard disk.
Some programs, such as DVD players and games, require support for the
OpenGL standard for three-dimensional graphics display. When you try to run
these programs on your Windows XP-based computer, you may experience some
or all of the following symptoms:
The program does not run.
The display appears jagged.
Pure color is missing.
Different shades of color are not displayed to give the three-dimensional
look.
Some or all colors are displayed incorrectly.
To resolve this issue, update your video adapter driver.


If the program is a game that uses DirectX, make sure that you are using
the latest version of DirectX. Additionally, check the Web site of the
manufacturer of your video adapter or sound card to see if newer drivers
are available for them. Generally, whenever you can obtain newer drivers
for your devices, you may want to do so.
For additional information about related topics, click the following
article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
292533 How to use Windows Program Compatibility mode in Windows XP

285912 Programs that require OpenGL support may not run in Windows XP

286575 "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" Application Test Framework

283576 An error message is displayed when you attempt to install or remove
or play a game

294895 How to obtain the Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit

301455 Unable to log on to Web site or gain access to some Web site
services

301494 Some programs may not create shortcuts for all of the Fast User
Switching users

290249 Programs display incorrectly after you use Fast User Switching

298336 Your program or game can transfer its sound to other users

300820 Certain programs do not run simultaneously on multiple user accounts

LINKS:
=======
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;285909
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;254250

Hi,

Here is an alternate:

1. Click Start, Run, and type regedit and click OK.
2. Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image
File Execution Options

3. You will find htmlmarq.ocx and htmlmm.ocx separate keys. Rename
them to something else, ie. htmlmarq.tmp and htmlmm.tmp.

This will resolve the issue.

Raghu Boddu,
Microsoft (I) Community Star
www.whizatpc.com