Ms encrypted - why?

[5129frederick]

I downloaded an ms. (Manuscript) onto a cd so that I could post it off to somebody so that they could read my work.  However, when I tested it on my daughter's computer, it came out encrypted.  On mine, it's no problem.  Why?  Am I doing something wrong?

[barbara.1482]

Hi Frederick,

I'm no expert, but you could have conflicts between either your software, or your operating systems, if either of yours, or theirs is different.....example windows xp versus windows 7/8

If this isn't the case, then I'm sure someone on here will soon be along to help! 😄

[5129frederick]

Thank you - I don't want to waste money posting off the disc if the system I'm using is totally different to hers, which it seems to be.  She had the same problem downloading an ms I sent as an email attachment.  One more reason for me to upgrade and buy a new system once I get some money.  Curry's do desk tops - not many, but I don't like lap tops.  The keys are too small, ass is the screen.

[barbara.1482]

Hi Frederick, 

To clear up a little confusion, what is  MS?

[5129frederick]

Ms is short for manuscript - I'm a creative writer.  I write short stories - mainly romantic fiction taken from a man's viewpoint! 😄  Contrary to popular belief, not all men are made out of stone.  Our emotions run every bit as high as our female counterparts.  I have written serious stuff though.  I wrote and self published a book on testimonies from Born-Again Christians whose lives have been completely turned around since turning to God in their hour of need - hence my signature.  Don't worry, I won't preach to you!

I'm currently writing a full length sci-fi book which I hope to devote more time to once I hit the big Six Five, five weeks from now,.  Catch you later, Fred:-)

[lovejoy_1234]

Has your daughter got the same version of office ( or whatever program )

as you?

[barbara.1482]

Thanks for that Frederick 😄 my brain can now return to it's original state :^O just couldn't work out what MS meant!

Ha Ha, I know 'not all men are made out of stone'  It's just hard finding the one's that aren't 😉 I just seem to have got lucky :^O

Good luck with the books,:-) has the 'Romantic Fiction' one's been published yet!