MS Office 2003 SP3 blocks some Office 2003 files from opening, by design.

Discussion in 'Computer Support' started by why?, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. why?

    why? Guest

    Is this a sign MS don't trust thier own file formats? Can't be.

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/02/xp_service_pack/
    Office update disables MS files
    Service pack says 2003 a very bad year
    By John Oates
    Published Wednesday 2nd January 2008 15:15 GMT

    Microsoft's Service Pack 3 for Office 2003 blocks you from opening
    certain file formats the software giant deems less secure - including
    its own.

    The service pack will block access to files including some Office Excel
    2003, MS Office PowerPoint 2003 and MS Office Word 2003, it has emerged,
    as well as Corel Draw formats.

    Microsoft said: "By default, these file formats are blocked because they
    are less secure. They may pose a risk to you."

    The software giant has provided a workaround for users who need to
    access such files but the default is to disable access.

    The Service Pack launched in December.



    Me
     
    why?, Jan 2, 2008
    #1

    1. Advertisements

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Word file not opening from Adm -My recent docs but opening from file menu of Word

  2. gmail blocks .rar files from non-gmail address

  3. need some help with dial box opening when opening a folder

  4. Why can't I get sp3 for office 2003 to install on my Windows 64bit

  5. Vista Ultimate Windows Update Problem with Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

  6. To XP SP3 or not to XP SP3?

  7. Microsoft Office Excell 2003 & Microsoft Office Word 2003

  8. XP Home w/SP3 and Office 2003 problems

Loading...