Hi
first: NEVER attach files to these newsgroups
Second: This is probably not an Excel question. With what program have
you used to open/edit these files (Windowrd?). and is this program
installed on your new computer?

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Regards
Frank Kabel
Frankfurt, Germany


Vincent wrote:
Hi.

I had some important files (RTF format) on my computer. The computer
broke down, but we managed to copy the files from the hard drive.
They don't work on my new computer - I use Windows XP. Since my
backup files (stored on a disquette) don't work either, the problem
seems to be that the files don't communicate with my new computer,
rather than the files being damaged themselves.

When I try to access my files they come out as "óÑIØ|ÅÍc4ÿùñ#"
o«±¸ù©îvU,ïº" etc. Only the files containing tables don't work, those
consisting of plain text work all right. There is a great amount of
info stored in these files, and I would appreciate very much if
anyone could make it possible for me to make them work again. They
consist almost entirely of tables containing plain text. I attach the
March version of one file, and a backup version from August of the
same file. If you have a suggestion for
a more relevant newsgroup, I'd also appreciate any advice.



Best regards,

Vincent.

Dear Frank.
The files were created on an old computer (bought 1999) with a Windows
98 program (Word format). I managed to make them work on a new computer
(bought in 2003), but this went down in March. I don't remember which
version of Windows or Word it had. I had a completely new hard drive
installed on this computer in June 2004, and now in has Windows XP and
Word 2000 installed on it. I hope this is a relevant answer.
I asked an experienced guy for his advice, and he told me that the
data are still in the files - the files are seemingly not damaged. I
just can't access the content from the various computers I've tried.
I'd be happy with any piece of advice about what to do with this
problem.

Best regards,
Vincent

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