Microsoft Word HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by bonnie94sse
I deleted normal.dot....but it still does not work!!! 
Is it a problem with the registry keys!? Normal.dot is gone, but I open word, it opens fast now, but when I try to open a .doc file, nothing happens for at leats 30 seconds, then it says "Word needs a converter to display this file correctly. this feature is not installed, would you like to install it now?" I click yes, then the program does not respond and I have to 'End Now." This is so damn frustrating. It'* the same problem I've been having. 
Is it a problem with the registry keys!? Normal.dot is gone, but I open word, it opens fast now, but when I try to open a .doc file, nothing happens for at leats 30 seconds, then it says "Word needs a converter to display this file correctly. this feature is not installed, would you like to install it now?" I click yes, then the program does not respond and I have to 'End Now." This is so damn frustrating. It'* the same problem I've been having. 
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http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/P...cle.asp?ID=151
Normal.dot Template—Explained
Normal.dot Template—Explained
Opening/Closing Word Problems
If you ever experience any problems with Word Opening or Closing, be sure to keep this article handy! It'* got a list of solutions and explanations about various possible causes to your problems and how to get things rolling again.
Problem Opening (closing) Word
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErr...peningWord.htm
And also be sure to check out this TechTrax article, which relates specifically to problems for those of you who use Norton Antivirus with Office.
Norton Antivirus and Office XP SP-2
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/P...cle.asp?ID=109
If you ever experience any problems with Word Opening or Closing, be sure to keep this article handy! It'* got a list of solutions and explanations about various possible causes to your problems and how to get things rolling again.
Problem Opening (closing) Word
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErr...peningWord.htm
And also be sure to check out this TechTrax article, which relates specifically to problems for those of you who use Norton Antivirus with Office.
Norton Antivirus and Office XP SP-2
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/P...cle.asp?ID=109
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