MS: When installing Office DO NOT replace exisiting autocorrect da

[bobsireno]

When installing Office DO NOT replace exisiting autocorrect data! Not only
did the Beta 2 (don't tell me about unsupported betas) not import my
autocorrect data which I use to save time, it also wiped out my existing
Office XP and 2003 autocorrect items. This is golign to cost me hours to
repair. I supsect that a clean install will screw me up again. OpenOffice is
looking better right now. MS needs to please prevent autocorrect from being
replaced.

Thanks

----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.

http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...2e59e084d25a&dg=microsoft.public.officeupdate

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

What part about NOT installing a BETA on a production platform did you not
understand?

Sorry, user error is not Microsoft's fault. A clear case of PEBKAC.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, bobsireno asked:

| When installing Office DO NOT replace exisiting autocorrect data! Not
| only did the Beta 2 (don't tell me about unsupported betas) not
| import my autocorrect data which I use to save time, it also wiped
| out my existing Office XP and 2003 autocorrect items. This is golign
| to cost me hours to repair. I supsect that a clean install will screw
| me up again. OpenOffice is looking better right now. MS needs to
| please prevent autocorrect from being replaced.
|
| Thanks
|
| ----------------
| This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
| suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click
| the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the
| button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft
| Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane.
|
|
http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...2e59e084d25a&dg=microsoft.public.officeupdate

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Oh, and to refresh your memory:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/beta/getthebeta.mspx

About Beta Software
a.. Registration is required for participation.
b.. 2007 Microsoft Office system Beta 2 is for evaluation and planning
purposes only.
c.. Beta software does not necessarily display the same high level of
stability of shipped Microsoft products.
d.. Beta testers may experience problems with 2007 Microsoft Office system
Beta 2 products that could potentially result in loss, corruption, or
destruction of existing data.
e.. This beta testing release is not appropriate for production use.
f.. It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing data before
you install and run this software.
g.. Beta code is offered "as is," and does not include technical support.
h.. Many organizations have policies prohibiting unauthorized software
installation on company-owned computers. Make sure you check with your IT
department before downloading and installing 2007 Microsoft Office system
Beta 2 on your computer at work.


--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, bobsireno asked:

| When installing Office DO NOT replace exisiting autocorrect data! Not
| only did the Beta 2 (don't tell me about unsupported betas) not
| import my autocorrect data which I use to save time, it also wiped
| out my existing Office XP and 2003 autocorrect items. This is golign
| to cost me hours to repair. I supsect that a clean install will screw
| me up again. OpenOffice is looking better right now. MS needs to
| please prevent autocorrect from being replaced.
|
| Thanks
|
| ----------------
| This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
| suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click
| the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the
| button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft
| Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane.
|
|
http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...2e59e084d25a&dg=microsoft.public.officeupdate