Re: [libreoffice-users] Can't install LibreOffice

I don't have OpenOffice installed and I am getting the exact same downloading problem.  I currently 
have only LO 3.4 installed.




> ________________________________
> From: Tom Davies <tomdavies04@yahoo.co.uk>
> To: users@global.libreoffice.org 
> Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 12:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] Can't install LibreOffice
>
> Hi :)
> Where the error message says "LibreOffice" just replace the with "OpenOffice".  They are still 
> extremely similar even tho LibreOffice is far more developed.  If you want to keep OpenOffice on 
> your system then this guide might help
> http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Installing_in_parallel
>
> You can turn off the OpenOffice quick-starter by opening OpenOffice and go to 
> Tools - Options - Memory
> Then untick the relevant option at the bottom of that screen.  I'm not sure if you have to reboot 
> the machine at that point to make it take effect.  You have to have OpenOffice closed to install 
> LibreOffice at all.  It's best to use the guide i just linked to so that you have both on your 
> system so that you can go bck to the old one if LO is not quite right.  Actually the 3.5.0 has 
> been a bit problematic so it might be worth finding the 3.4.5 instead.  The 3.5.1 should fix most 
> of the problems.  
> Regards from
> Tom :)
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 8/3/12, Frank Bonar <frank.bonar@talktalk.net> wrote:
>
> From: Frank Bonar <frank.bonar@talktalk.net>
> Subject: [libreoffice-users] Can't install LibreOffice
> To: users@global.libreoffice.org
> Date: Thursday, 8 March, 2012, 19:43
>
>
> I have downloaded LibO_3.5.0_Win_x86_install_multi(2).msi, but installation fails.
>
> After I give User Account Control permission to install, the Install Wizard opens, showing a 
> progress bar, and saying installation may take several minutes.   The progress bar remains blank, 
> and a dialog box opens, saying "Please exit LibreOffice 3.5 and the LibreOffice Quickstarter 
> before you continue...."
>
> As LibreOffice is not yet installed, I am at a loss to know how to proceed.   If I simply wait, 
> nothing happens;  if I close the dialog box, the Install Wizard quits, saying my installation has 
> not been changed.
>
> Help, please!
>
> (I am running Vista Home Premium, and I have Open Office installed, in case this gives a clue.)
>
>
>
> Frank Bonar
> 6 Hawtrey Drive, Ruislip, Middx. HA4 8QW
> Tel. 01895 634144
>
>
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