Windows XP can't open files access denied

[KenB]

Hi Matt - I have been away for a few days .....sorry for the late reply :)

 

At the moment I'm using Open Office to view my excel and word docs

Is this on the same system or another pc ?

 

If it is the same system then a Repair Install will not fix Office problems - you need the Office installation disk.

[mattd7uk]

It's the same PC. So, what disk do I need to buy? If I buy an MS XP Home Edition, like the original, of the internet you're saying this won't work?

[KenB]

If I buy an MS XP Home Edition, like the original, of the internet you're saying this won't work?

I don't think so.

You can open Office Excel files with OpenOffice ......... but not with Microsoft Office.

If this is correct then I think a repair of MS Office is needed.

 

You posted this earlier:

when I click to open, a message about needing to install CD etc comes up.

Is there any chance of a screen shot of this please ?

I suspect the message relates to the Office disk and not the XP install disk.

 

If you have access to the MS Office disk you can do a repair with this.

[Armageddon]

Hi

'MAINSPC.MSP'

 

This refers to the office service pack , So am thinking along same lines as Ken that a office repair/re-install is needed , If needed Microsoft have a Fix-it tool for totally un-installing office .

 

Hope this helps

[KenB]

'MAINSPC.MSP'

I missed this earlier - AND I have read through the thread a couple of times :)

[mattd7uk]

Ok, I wanted to do a screenshot of the box that appears to show you but for some reason I am unable to do it so this is the best I can do.

 

If you click on the link below, after 10 seconds of the video they'll appear a very similar box to the one that appears when I try to open a MS Word, Excel doc. Only difference, instead of the word 'Sonic My DVD' it says Windows Installer and after installation package it says 'MAINSP3.MSP'. I don't have any of the MS Office disks. Can I buy it on Ebay?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y16XhNqALng

[KenB]

'MAINSP3.MSP'. I don't have any of the MS Office disks

The MAINSP3.MSP is definitely referring to Office and not XP.-----------------------

 

Office is an expensive piece of kit.

If you can get hold of a disk ( same spec ) then you can try a repair.

If you re-install you will need the key.

 

Alternatively you can use Open Office.

Equally as good - and free.

If you want compatibility with other office installations then you just need to remember to save any document an a MS Office compatible format.