Why doesn't IWork 9.3 not load properly in OSX Mountain Lion?

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Why doesn't IWork 9.3 not load properly in OSX Mountain Lion?

After upgrading to Mt. Lion. I updated IWork to version 9.3. It ctashed immediatly so I deleted it from my hard drive and re-installed from my DvD for IWork version 09. I downloaded the update again and it re-installed. Now Pages comes up but no template choser. Keynote still crashes and Number just loads and simply refuses to work. I noticed that there is no reference in the library to IWork at all. That seems incorrect to me. Anyone have an answer?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 25, 2013 2:28 AM

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VikingOSX

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Jan 25, 2013 6:16 AM in response to ramstart

You need to completely remove iWork before reinstallation. Once you have done that, the familiar reinstallation and upgrade process should provide a fully functional iWork suite.

Follow the steps in this prior Pages community thread. In particular, the green checkmark outlining the steps to fully remove iWork via the downloadable AppleScript utility.

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ramstart Author

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Jan 25, 2013 12:37 PM in response to ramstart

Thank you very much VickingOSX. Your script worked perfectly. I thought that I had removed everything manually, but was unsuccesful doing it my way. Your the greatest.

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Answer 3

Jan 25, 2013 1:19 PM in response to ramstart

Glad to point you to the solution. In appropriate fairness, the website and AppleScript that you downloaded are maintained by Yvan Koenig in France.

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