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Converting old AmiPro to Word 2007
I have some old documents in Lotus AmiPro ("SAM" extension) that I would like
to be able to read. I am using Windows 7 and Word 2007. I tried KeyView from Lotus but I can't find a version that will run on my computer as I get an error message indicating the file is only compatible with 32 bit computers. From Microsoft I saw a conversion add on that claims to work with Word 2003 and prior but I haven't found a converter for Word 2007. Thanks for your help Jim |
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Answer: Converting old AmiPro to Word 2007
Hi Jim,
I understand that you are trying to convert old AmiPro documents to Word 2007. Unfortunately, AmiPro is an outdated software and is no longer supported by Microsoft. However, there are a few workarounds that you can try to convert your documents.
I hope one of these solutions works for you. Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance. Best regards, [Your Name]
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On Jan 5, 9:32*am, JimA wrote:
I have some old documents in Lotus AmiPro ("SAM" extension) that I would like to be able to read. *I am using Windows 7 and Word 2007. * I tried KeyView from Lotus but I can't find a version that will run on my computer as I get an error message indicating the file is only compatible with 32 bit computers. *From Microsoft I saw a conversion add on that claims to work with Word 2003 and prior but I haven't found a converter for Word 2007. Thanks for your help Jim Download OpenOffice as it will open SAM files. Save the file as .DOC and then open in Word. Keep OpenOffice for fixing corrupt tables or doing things to tables that Word cannot - surprisingly Word will keep the OO tables as you set them. OO has many features Word lacks and vice-versa. As a tech writer I use both on the same file all the time though don't import a word file into OO that has highlighted text as that becomes a problem real fast (fixable but a pain) Have fun Mi Tasol |
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Converting old AmiPro to Word 2007
The converter that you can download from my web site will work with Word
2007. I have not tried it with Windows 7, but as long as you can locate the correct folder it should be OK. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org "JimA" wrote in message ... I have some old documents in Lotus AmiPro ("SAM" extension) that I would like to be able to read. I am using Windows 7 and Word 2007. I tried KeyView from Lotus but I can't find a version that will run on my computer as I get an error message indicating the file is only compatible with 32 bit computers. From Microsoft I saw a conversion add on that claims to work with Word 2003 and prior but I haven't found a converter for Word 2007. Thanks for your help Jim |
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Converting old AmiPro to Word 2007
Both the other options mentioned so far sound good to me, but a couple
of things you might try under Windows 7 for KeyView or the converter that Graham mentions are as follows. AFAIK these approaches can be used for the installer .exe and any installed .exe. Whether they will change anything is another matter, but I have been quite surprised that even some low-level driver software from my old Windows XP system function OK under Windows 7 with the right compatibility settings. If there is no installer, and the installed software is a DLL (the converter Graham mentions is probably a .cnv file which is a DLL), I don't know whether you can use this approach at all. a. In Windows Explorer, select the relevant .exe (in the case of the installed .exe, only possible when you have worked out what it is! b. try right-click, Troubleshoot compatibility. If you do not see that option it probably means that Windows already knows that it is a compatible .exe c. that may provide you with further info. But in any case, you can also d. right-click, then Properties-Compatibility e. select a suitable version of Windows (e.g. if your software worked OK on XP, you could try that first). f. apply the changes, then try running the software. You may also need to run "As Administrator" - another right-click option that may be available to you. FWIW a. the compatibility settings feature is also available on Win XP and Vista. AFAIK the Troubleshoot option is new. b. you may prefer to create a System Restore Point before doing the installation (go into Control Panel, and use the search box in the top right to lok for System Restore). Windows 7 will probably create one anyway, but I like to do my own. Peter Jamieson http://tips.pjmsn.me.uk On 04/01/2010 23:32, JimA wrote: I have some old documents in Lotus AmiPro ("SAM" extension) that I would like to be able to read. I am using Windows 7 and Word 2007. I tried KeyView from Lotus but I can't find a version that will run on my computer as I get an error message indicating the file is only compatible with 32 bit computers. From Microsoft I saw a conversion add on that claims to work with Word 2003 and prior but I haven't found a converter for Word 2007. Thanks for your help Jim |
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