Issue: When running Microsoft Bob on some Gateway 2000^® Pentium^® computers that came pre-installed with Windows^® 95 and Microsoft Bob, the following error may be received when inserting WordArt in MS Bob's Letter Writer:

I can't seem to create that object. If you want, I can try creating something else for you.

The following error occurs when trying to create a card in Great Greetings:

I couldn't add the text to your card. Try this: Close any other programs you have running, then try to add your text again.

Resolution: Register Microsoft Bob WordArt in the Windows 95 Registry by using the following steps:

1. Close Microsoft Bob.
2. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
3. Type in UTOPIA.REG.
4. Click OK when the following message appears:
   

   Information in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\UTOPIA.REG has been successfully entered into the Registry.

   
   
5. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
6. Type in UTOPIAWA.REG.
7. Click OK when the following message appears:
   

   Information in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\UTOPIAWA.REG has been successfully entered into the Registry.

   
   
8. Start Microsoft Bob. You should now be able to create cards in Great Greetings and insert WordArt in Letter Writer.

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