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Started by Vernon Paige
Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:00
Simply data file corrupted
Author: Vernon Paige
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:00
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:00
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My client has a corrupted data file, Simply (Windows). His version is 1.0, but I read his files in version 2.0C on my computer. This file will no longer open, "applications has performed an illegal operation". Anyone have the tools to repair such a file, or know someone who has? -- Vernon (Vern) Paige Paige@CanadaMail.com
Re: Simply data file corrupted
Author: G.A. Sibley Company Ltd.
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 00:00
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 00:00
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Vernon Paige wrote: > > My client has a corrupted data file, Simply (Windows). His version is > 1.0, but I read his files in version 2.0C on my computer. This file > will no longer open, "applications has performed an illegal operation". > > Anyone have the tools to repair such a file, or know someone who has? > > -- > Vernon (Vern) Paige > Paige@CanadaMail.com I believe our company encountered a similar problem when we upgraded versions (we now are upto version 5.0). Fortunately, we tested out the new version on another machine in the office first and never corrupted our original data (it was safe on the primary computer). I don't think that there is any method by which you can return the data to the previous version. I suggest upgrading your client's system instead of the other possible fix - trying to create a time machine. Derek Bussey G.A. Sibley Company Ltd.
Re: Simply data file corrupted
Author: Vernon Paige
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 00:00
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 00:00
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> Vernon Paige wrote: > > My client has a corrupted data file, Simply (Windows). > > Anyone have the tools to repair such a file, or know someone who has? G.A. Sibley Company Ltd. wrote: > I believe our company encountered a similar problem when we upgraded > versions (we now are upto version 5.0). Fortunately, we tested out the > new version on another machine in the office first and never corrupted > our original data (it was safe on the primary computer). I don't think > that there is any method by which you can return the data to the > previous version. Thanks, but you misunderstood my problem. The data was corrupted by a hardware glitch, it wasn't unintentionally converted to a newer version. I was merely observing that the client is using a very old version (1.0) but that the data is fully compatible with some newer versions (at least up to 2.0C). In case anyone else is interested, I have sent the files to a small Canadian company which claims a very high success rate at rebuilding corrupted files. They service only Accpac SIMPLY, and appear to be the only ones who do. They charge a flat fee of $175 (Canadian funds, including GST), refundable if they are unsuccssful. The company is CPET Ltd. Call 604-268-9411 for recorded instructions, or fax them at 604-574-7305. -- Vernon (Vern) Paige Paige@CanadaMail.com
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