Re: Word has encountered a problem and must close

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From: t.cruise (t__cruise_at_[NoSpam)
Date: 03/01/04 

Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:28:23 -1000

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"Evi" <evwoolTakeThisOut@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> First, you probably need one of the microsoft.public.word groups
> Next, you will need to tell them all that the error message says (press
the
> details button).
> In the meantime, with all programs closed, look on your hard drive for any
> files called *.tmp and delete them. (some of them, Windows won't allow,
> don't worry, just leave them. Then do a search for
> ~$*
> Delete all the files you find.
> If this happens with just one document then that document may be corrupt.
> There may be ways to recover text from it however. But assuming this
happens
> with all docs:
>
> Find Normal.dot and rename it to NormalOld.dot
> When you restart Word a new Normal.dot will be created.
> Never run Word files from a floppy.
> Do not use Master Documents.
> Uninstall Find Fast in Office Setup and in Tools, Options, Save, untick
> Allow Fast Save.
> Ensure that you have enough Ram and Hard drive space to run Word.
> Evi
>
> "Nick" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4c0d01c3ffb8$4f25f9a0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> > Hi
> > This has been anoying me for a while, When I open
> > Microsoft word I get an error message saying 'Microsoft
> > Word for Windows has encounered a problem and must close'
> > Does anyone have any ideas how to solve this, there is
> > nothing about on the mirosoft website. I have tried
> > reinstalling Office 2000 and reparing many time but
> > nothing can solve it.
> >
> > Does any one know a solution
> > Cheers, Nick
>
>
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