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From: "Gus Carroll" <>
Subject: Re: OLE Error
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 09:07:09 -0500


I don't use FTM, so you'll have to wait until the other FTM users wake up..
<GRIN>

L8r,

Sarge aka Gus


There's two theories to arguin' with a woman.
Neither one works.

----- Original Message -----
From: Barbara Blevins <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 10:52
Subject: Re: OLE Error


> Dear Gus,
> It worked. Thank you so very much. I need to ask you another question, if
> you don't mind.
> I received a GEDCOM file for the first time yesterday. I simply saved it in
> "my documents" and then I opened it. It did say that it had some errors,
> but I said to open it anyway. Was I wrong here? Any any rate, I opened it
> and it seemed fine. I then went to my original FTM file and I had to open a
> backup file and rename it to gain access to it. Has this GEDCOM file
> corrupted my original file in some way? I am afraid to open the file again
> that I received yesterday. Should I delete it? Your help is really
> appreciated.
> Sincerely,
> Barbara
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gus Carroll <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 6:17 AM
> Subject: Re: OLE Error
>
>
> > I'm pretty sure that this is the problem that kicks inevery couple of
> weeks and
> > the same advice is given.
> >
> > 1. Shut down the computer normally.
> > 2. Wait about 30 seconds.
> > 3. Start the computer normally.
> >
> > After the computer has come back up, the FIRST PROGRAM to start should be
> FTM.
> > Then, you can start your browser, email, solitaire game, etc.
> >
> > I think there is also a patch "out there" somewhere to prevent this
> problem, but
> > an FTM user would need to bring in the specifics for this part.
> >
> > L8r,
> >
> > Sarge aka Gus
> >
> >
> > Big Bang Theory: In the beginning, there was nothing, which exploded!
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Barbara Blevins <>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 09:43
> > Subject: OLE Error
> >
> >
> > > HELP! I tried to open my FTM file this morning and got the following
> error:
> > > "Reinstall OLE 2NLS.DLL" error occurred in OLE2NLS.DLL. Please try
> > reinstalling OLE.
> > > I have no idea what they are talking about or how to find or install
> OLE. Any
> > help appreciated.
> > > Barbara
> >
> >
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