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Thank you for the questions and may you have a blessed day. If you need further explanation of any of the following Answers, please email me at AskMrCarl@gmail.com and I will be happy to give more details.
James asked: Why is it that when
I type a document and send it to some companies they say that they can’t open it, but other companies have told me they do not ever have a problem opening the ones I send? It depends on what version of Word that you are using. You need to find out what version of Word they are using. To make it easy, if you are using Word 2007 or later they might be using version 2003. They can either download
the “Compatibility pack” from Microsoft (free) at http://www.microsoft. com/en-us/download/ details.aspx?id=3 and they will be able to open your file, or you can save it in their version by using “Save As”, and at the lower left of the dialog box that opens, choose the “File Type” drop down menu and click their version. If they are not going to edit your document in any way, you could save your file as a “PDF” file. Most people in today’s Workforce have a PDF Reader on their computer.
Robert asked: If I am typing a
long letter is there an easier and faster way of saving my document along the way without stopping and clicking on the Save diskette next to the Word logo at the top?
The easiest way is hold down the “Ctrl” button at the lower left corner of your keyboard and press “s” and resume typing. Once you do it enough times you will be able to do it in a second! Make sure that you have saved the document already and given it a name because if you don’t, a dialog box will pop up and ask you to name the document. After you have given it a name the
box will no longer pop up. Bernice asked: I want to restore my computer with all the files that it originally came with because it is giving me problems, but I don’t have the Restore CDs that it came with.
Well, before I open Pandora’s Box, so to speak, and ask you what KIND of problems you are having I presume someone has told you that restoring your computer to its original state is the best option, so let’s go from there. The age of your computer will determine if you have a “Hidden Partition” with all the files on it to “Restore” your system without the CDs. If your “Hidden Partition” is there and your system is running and you can reboot your system, you will have to know what key stroke your specific computer manufacturer uses to access that “Hidden Partition”. If you have any problems, email me at AskMrCarl@gmail.com and I will restore it for you for a fee. YOU MUST REMEMBER this: If you do attempt to restore without backing up your pictures, data, emails, and your dreams, you will LOSE THEM!
Shari asked: If I did not have an
AntiVirus software installed on my computer and I caught a virus can I purchase an AntiVirus Software
and remove the virus? Good question…probably NOT! AntiVirus softwares are usually meant to keep Viruses OUT, not pull them out and delete them! No one should operate a PC without AntiVirus software RUNNING and UPDATED at ALL times. And no, that would not be a good reason to go out and purchase a MAC (no MAC users, I won’t tell them the reason behind that! Lol). Back to the question: My suggestion to someone that caught a Virus because he or she did not have an AntiVirus Software program installed on their computer in the first place, is to let a professional do it and he might be able to save your files and pictures and data…maybe.
Email your questions to Mr. Carl at
AskMrCarl@gmail.com or call him at 337.477.4400. At the end of September you will be able add your questions to my Blog at www.CanIAskMrCarl.com. Remember there are no “stupid questions”, but there are plenty of “ridiculous answers”! Let me help! Sign up for my Classroom Classes at www.InternetRoom.net by clicking on “Sign up”!
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