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PING - Mart, Noel, Alan (and Mike)
Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16.
Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Thanks for the response Alan.
I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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I'm pleased to read that you've fixed your WordPad problems and to have
indirectly been able to help. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP Job wrote: Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g |
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Job, it's good to hear that my WAG worked - but in fairness, it was more of
an 'inspired guess' than a 'WA' one g I'm pretty sure that I had come across this (or a very similar) situation before - very feint bells were ringing. Regarding extracting files. If Noel hadn't beat me in responding to you question as to whether you should copy or extract the file from the CAB folder, I would have suggested copy and pasting to your Desktop (which would have also extracted or 'expanded' it in the process). However, Noel (not Mike g), quite rightly and wisely, gave you the 'correct' - official - response. I frequently copy and paste some of these WinMe files from my CAB files onto my desktop and then delete them for various reasons e.g. to confirm sizes, versions, dates, try-out, etc., when researching for these News Group replies and have NEVER had an issue with SFP in this respect. BUT - maybe I've just been lucky g Which reminds me of another feint bell. I'm sure that there was a 'utility' or maybe a 'short procedure' kicking around when WinMe first came out that 'demonstrated' how SFP worked. It let you 'try' to delete a protected file and a couple of seconds later would advise you that the file had been restored. I can't find it now of course, but wonder if any of the other 'old-timers' remember it - or even have a copy/details. Now back to your ORIGINAL copy of WORDPAD.EXE. If you still have it (not deleted it yet!) take a look at its Properties and see how it compares with your 'new' copy (esp. length). It *might* give you a clue as to what went wrong with the original copy. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Indeed Mike, Indirectly = Seed Planting!
If it wasn't for you - and some of the other regulars - we may have lost interest these groups years ago. Mart "Mike M" wrote in message ... I'm pleased to read that you've fixed your WordPad problems and to have indirectly been able to help. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP Job wrote: Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g |
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BTW - Omitted to discuss your penultimate paragraph. Alan's advice on the
(final) location of wordpad.exe is quite correct. I only suggested the desktop for you to try it to see if it worked. Thus, implying that the 'original' was faulty - but see my previous response comparisons. Mart "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, it's good to hear that my WAG worked - but in fairness, it was more of an 'inspired guess' than a 'WA' one g I'm pretty sure that I had come across this (or a very similar) situation before - very feint bells were ringing. Regarding extracting files. If Noel hadn't beat me in responding to you question as to whether you should copy or extract the file from the CAB folder, I would have suggested copy and pasting to your Desktop (which would have also extracted or 'expanded' it in the process). However, Noel (not Mike g), quite rightly and wisely, gave you the 'correct' - official - response. I frequently copy and paste some of these WinMe files from my CAB files onto my desktop and then delete them for various reasons e.g. to confirm sizes, versions, dates, try-out, etc., when researching for these News Group replies and have NEVER had an issue with SFP in this respect. BUT - maybe I've just been lucky g Which reminds me of another feint bell. I'm sure that there was a 'utility' or maybe a 'short procedure' kicking around when WinMe first came out that 'demonstrated' how SFP worked. It let you 'try' to delete a protected file and a couple of seconds later would advise you that the file had been restored. I can't find it now of course, but wonder if any of the other 'old-timers' remember it - or even have a copy/details. Now back to your ORIGINAL copy of WORDPAD.EXE. If you still have it (not deleted it yet!) take a look at its Properties and see how it compares with your 'new' copy (esp. length). It *might* give you a clue as to what went wrong with the original copy. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Okay Mart,
Results of the compare shows same version, length, etc. for both the original and the new extracted file. The only difference I can see is that the original file in C:\Program Files\Accessories is named WORDPAD.EXE while the new extracted file on the Desktop and in the .CAB is named wordpad.exe. Would the "all caps" name be the cause of the problem? "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, it's good to hear that my WAG worked - but in fairness, it was more of an 'inspired guess' than a 'WA' one g I'm pretty sure that I had come across this (or a very similar) situation before - very feint bells were ringing. Regarding extracting files. If Noel hadn't beat me in responding to you question as to whether you should copy or extract the file from the CAB folder, I would have suggested copy and pasting to your Desktop (which would have also extracted or 'expanded' it in the process). However, Noel (not Mike g), quite rightly and wisely, gave you the 'correct' - official - response. I frequently copy and paste some of these WinMe files from my CAB files onto my desktop and then delete them for various reasons e.g. to confirm sizes, versions, dates, try-out, etc., when researching for these News Group replies and have NEVER had an issue with SFP in this respect. BUT - maybe I've just been lucky g Which reminds me of another feint bell. I'm sure that there was a 'utility' or maybe a 'short procedure' kicking around when WinMe first came out that 'demonstrated' how SFP worked. It let you 'try' to delete a protected file and a couple of seconds later would advise you that the file had been restored. I can't find it now of course, but wonder if any of the other 'old-timers' remember it - or even have a copy/details. Now back to your ORIGINAL copy of WORDPAD.EXE. If you still have it (not deleted it yet!) take a look at its Properties and see how it compares with your 'new' copy (esp. length). It *might* give you a clue as to what went wrong with the original copy. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Would the "all caps" name be the cause of the problem?
No, it's not case sensitive. - (or *shouldn't* be!) However, now that you've 'sorted' the problem, it might be an interesting experiment to see if you can now run the OLD wordpad.exe file, if necessary by putting (copying or moving) it to the desktop. *** If so, I just wonder if we've missed something in the (original?) shortcut. Have you by any chance, made a new shortcut? *** Ah! - I've just noticed your line:- *** .. the new extracted file on the Desktop .. So, you haven't YET moved/replaced it to the C:\Program Files\Accessories\ folder as suggested by Alan. Mmm.. a shortcut or path issue now looks possible. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Okay Mart, Results of the compare shows same version, length, etc. for both the original and the new extracted file. The only difference I can see is that the original file in C:\Program Files\Accessories is named WORDPAD.EXE while the new extracted file on the Desktop and in the .CAB is named wordpad.exe. Would the "all caps" name be the cause of the problem? "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, it's good to hear that my WAG worked - but in fairness, it was more of an 'inspired guess' than a 'WA' one g I'm pretty sure that I had come across this (or a very similar) situation before - very feint bells were ringing. Regarding extracting files. If Noel hadn't beat me in responding to you question as to whether you should copy or extract the file from the CAB folder, I would have suggested copy and pasting to your Desktop (which would have also extracted or 'expanded' it in the process). However, Noel (not Mike g), quite rightly and wisely, gave you the 'correct' - official - response. I frequently copy and paste some of these WinMe files from my CAB files onto my desktop and then delete them for various reasons e.g. to confirm sizes, versions, dates, try-out, etc., when researching for these News Group replies and have NEVER had an issue with SFP in this respect. BUT - maybe I've just been lucky g Which reminds me of another feint bell. I'm sure that there was a 'utility' or maybe a 'short procedure' kicking around when WinMe first came out that 'demonstrated' how SFP worked. It let you 'try' to delete a protected file and a couple of seconds later would advise you that the file had been restored. I can't find it now of course, but wonder if any of the other 'old-timers' remember it - or even have a copy/details. Now back to your ORIGINAL copy of WORDPAD.EXE. If you still have it (not deleted it yet!) take a look at its Properties and see how it compares with your 'new' copy (esp. length). It *might* give you a clue as to what went wrong with the original copy. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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Update Mart,
I went ahead and: -deleted the original WORDPAD.EXE from \Program Files\Accessories -copied the new extracted wordpad.exe from Desktop to \Programs Files \Accessories and then deleted it from Desktop -copied original WORDPAD.EXE from Recycle Bin to Desktop -double clicked WORDPAD.EXE icon on Desktop and got the message "Wordpad has caused an error in unknown. Don't know if this gives you any worthwhile data but, bottom line, I can now go to Program Files\Accessories and click on Wordpad and it opens up like it should. Lessons learned from this successful experience: I know how to extract compressed files and there are various ways to extract. The KB 129605, which I find very confusing. The Mike Maltby method. Yours and Noel's just copy and paste (which would extract in the process) The right click on the file within the CAB folder, then select Extract. I have a small understanding of what is in OPTIONS\INSTALL folder (very helpful since I don't have the ME disks) Thanks again to all for your help. Now I'm off to the general newsgroup to submit a post regarding Temporary Internet Files. Job says, "I'm as happy as a clam!" "Mart" wrote in message ... Would the "all caps" name be the cause of the problem? No, it's not case sensitive. - (or *shouldn't* be!) However, now that you've 'sorted' the problem, it might be an interesting experiment to see if you can now run the OLD wordpad.exe file, if necessary by putting (copying or moving) it to the desktop. *** If so, I just wonder if we've missed something in the (original?) shortcut. Have you by any chance, made a new shortcut? *** Ah! - I've just noticed your line:- *** .. the new extracted file on the Desktop .. So, you haven't YET moved/replaced it to the C:\Program Files\Accessories\ folder as suggested by Alan. Mmm.. a shortcut or path issue now looks possible. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Okay Mart, Results of the compare shows same version, length, etc. for both the original and the new extracted file. The only difference I can see is that the original file in C:\Program Files\Accessories is named WORDPAD.EXE while the new extracted file on the Desktop and in the .CAB is named wordpad.exe. Would the "all caps" name be the cause of the problem? "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, it's good to hear that my WAG worked - but in fairness, it was more of an 'inspired guess' than a 'WA' one g I'm pretty sure that I had come across this (or a very similar) situation before - very feint bells were ringing. Regarding extracting files. If Noel hadn't beat me in responding to you question as to whether you should copy or extract the file from the CAB folder, I would have suggested copy and pasting to your Desktop (which would have also extracted or 'expanded' it in the process). However, Noel (not Mike g), quite rightly and wisely, gave you the 'correct' - official - response. I frequently copy and paste some of these WinMe files from my CAB files onto my desktop and then delete them for various reasons e.g. to confirm sizes, versions, dates, try-out, etc., when researching for these News Group replies and have NEVER had an issue with SFP in this respect. BUT - maybe I've just been lucky g Which reminds me of another feint bell. I'm sure that there was a 'utility' or maybe a 'short procedure' kicking around when WinMe first came out that 'demonstrated' how SFP worked. It let you 'try' to delete a protected file and a couple of seconds later would advise you that the file had been restored. I can't find it now of course, but wonder if any of the other 'old-timers' remember it - or even have a copy/details. Now back to your ORIGINAL copy of WORDPAD.EXE. If you still have it (not deleted it yet!) take a look at its Properties and see how it compares with your 'new' copy (esp. length). It *might* give you a clue as to what went wrong with the original copy. Mart "Job" wrote in message ... Thanks for the response Alan. I had to use some instructions as I have never done any extracting of files. Mike's method is clear cut, simple and idiot proof. As for KB 129605, IMO it has a lot of CHAFF. g Your recommendation of "where to put it" makes sense. Cheers. "Alan Edwards" wrote in message ... Well done! You really didn't need to use KB 129605 as you knew it was in Win_17.cab and you could have just opened that and extracted Wordpad.exe but the method Mike suggested is the standard way and is outlined in KB 129605 (once you sort out the chaff) Where to put it? You might find it easier to put Wordpad.exe where it is normally, as you will have shortcuts and associations pointing to it there. C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE Your PING seems OK to me. I think all four of us will see it clearly. ...Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.windowsme.software, "Job" wrote: Ref: Wordpad Problem thread started 1/28/2005 17:16. Mart, I finally got around to trying your last suggestion: snipHowever, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there.snip I attempted to go by KB 129605 How To Extract Original Compressed Windows Files but as happens too often for me I found the instructions confusing. Luckily I had a printout handy of a Mike Maltby 12/08/2004 06:11 post to the windowsme.systemtools that was much clearer and I quote: "use MSConfig (Start I Run and enter MSConfig in the box and click OK). On the General tab you will find "Extract File...", click this, enter the name of the file to be extracted and click OK. If asked enter the location of the Win Me cab files (C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\lnstall or in your case the folder on your CD, H:\Wingx) and the location where you want to place the extracted file and then click OK." I specified Desktop as the location to place the extracted file, double clicked the wordpad.exe on the Desktop and Wordpad opened right up. So Mart, your final WAG was a real winner. Thanks to all that helped me with this problem. Now I plan on deleting wordpad/wordpad.exe from all locations (except current Desktop), creating a C:\WINDOWS\Wordpad folder and moving the wordpad.exe from the Desktop to this new folder. Is this a correct thing to do?? P.S. Is this PING a proper way to provide feedback to a thread several days old? |
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