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1. 

   VitezslavKopecky
   Spammer

   I am having an annoying and a frequent problem when I save files in Corel Draw 8.
   The problem is that many a times I save a file, a cannot reopen either the original as well the backup file. I get a message - error reading .cdr file.
   I use winXP as OS.

   Posted 8 years ago #
2. 

   ChrisS
   Administrator

   According to the Wiki, Corel Draw 8 was released in 1997 as is compatible with Windows 95 and Windows NT. Make sure that you're running it in the appropriate compatibility mode.

   But, I think you'd be better off with Inkscape. It's a vector graphics program and will open cdr files; plus the the latest version is still compatible with Windows XP. Current freeware is probably vastly superior to 20 year-old pay-ware.

   Posted 8 years ago #
3. 

   Khai
   Member

   Chris, it's a spambot... (googling the message gives a few thousand identical hits of this post)

   usually, it'll pop up in a bit and post the solution. which of course, costs.

   Posted 8 years ago #
4. 

   graylox
   Moderator

   @ Khai
   Are you referring to the links Chris posted?
   I don't see anything malicious. The links are OK.
   Please scan your system for any hiccups.

   Posted 8 years ago #
5. 

   ChrisS
   Administrator

   Khai, the original message may well be SPAM but there are a number of GOTD posters who are fervent XP users. Presumably, they've employed the registry hack to enable continued updates but those updates may also break existing software installations. So, I opted to give the poster the benefit of the doubt and assume that it's a legitimate post.

   Besides, what logic is there in SPAM about 20 year-old software running on an obsolete OS? Oh, wait, I just checked the pantry and "logic" is not included in the ingredients for Spam...

   Posted 8 years ago #
6. 

   Khai
   Member

   no no., not chris's post...
   the OP tho. thats a spambot.. expect more, since this place is now on their database of sites that can be posted to.

   Posted 8 years ago #
7. 

   graylox
   Moderator

   Oh yes, I see.
   We get every week at least one question mostly related to old outlook files.
   I delete them as soon as I see them, but our filter don't "learn" to catch them. I guess in a few days someone will post a link as help.
   I'll keep my eyes open.

   Posted 8 years ago #
8. 

   graylox
   Moderator

   Here we go - LOL
   The spammer posted 3 times and added the same links they spammed us with before in other threads.

   Posted 8 years ago #
9. 

   Lester (Chip)
   English Mod

   Lol these spammers never give up do they?

   Posted 8 years ago #

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