Every time I push NEW document button I get this saved copy of a document, I want a FRESH doc.\n\nSomeone told me to clear it, then save as...NORMAL.dot.\n\nI am unable to do that, it won't let me delete the file if MS Word is up and running, and it won't replace it either.  I have searched my hard drive and cannot find the template.  I though I did, and deleted it, but the same thing keeps popping up.\n\nIt still will not work.\n\nHow do I fix this???????????????
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Don't reinstall.\n\nWith Word off - go to the directory:\n\nC:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;<your name>&#92;\n  Application Data &#92; Microsoft &#92; Templates\n\nwhere, of course <your name> is the name of your profile,\nand there are no spaces around any of the slashes (I added spaces so it would display correctly)\n\nDelete the file: normal.dot\n\nThen restart word. Word will recreate the normal.dot file using all the default settings - in other words a new document will go back to being exactly what it was after you just installed Word.\n\nAdded: This is a common problem - uninstalling will (typically) NOT remove the templates, so this will NOT solve the problem.\n\nAdded:\nThere should be a folder called Application Data, not a file. \n\nOpen C, inside is the folder "Documents and Setting," then open this up. You should see a folder in this with your name, whatever the name of your profile is. Inside this is the folder "Application Data," and inside this is the folder "Microsoft" and then the folder "Templates."\n\nIn this last folder is the file normal.dot that needs to be deleted.\n\nNote: if you have an older version of Windows there may not be a folder with your profile name, in which case just open the "Application Data" folder.
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Usually the older word programs will open the new documents.  I know the one in 2003 works with most.  You can go to microsoft.com and read up and make sure if you are worried it might mess up your paragraphing.
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you can "save as" a word document in publisher 2003 (change the file type to Word) - not certain for earlier versions\nif you have an earlier one and it doesnt work - try copying and pasting between the two - I know that will work
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Go through your entire home folder and remove ALL the plists that have *anything* to do with word or office for that matter. Make sure you also remove the 'microsoft user data' or something along those lines in your home documents folder as well.Works every time I need to fix that when I'm at work. Let me know how it goes!
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If you do not have MS Office, MS Word, or any other software that uses the '.doc' format, you will not be able to view files of that format.  Most likely, this format will not be available in the drop-down box mentioned above, either.\nAlternatively, you should still be able to save the files as a valid .doc file by typing quotations around the full file name in the 'file name' section of the Save screen.\n\nFor example, if you have a document titled 'example' and you want it saved as a .doc file, but have no other option of saving it as such...in the 'file name' box simply type the following:\n"example.doc"\nwith the quotation marks.\n\nIn order to view the file, however, you will have to have the necessary software installed on your system.  The extension has to be assigned to a valid program such as MS Word or WordPad I believe views .doc files, as well - though some of the advanced formatting available in MSWord will be lost when viewed with WordPad.\n\n***RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL DETAILS***\nDid you try putting the quotation marks around the file name...such as\n"example.doc"\n\nWhen you add the quotations, it will save the file in the format specified regardless of what is in the "save as" box.\n\nAlso, open any folder (such as 'My Documents', for example) and go to Tools - Folder Options.  Click the 'File Types' tab and scroll down the list of file types until you find 'DOC'.  If you find it, down near the bottom where it says 'Opens with...' click 'Change' and browse for the program you prefer.\n\nIf you can't find it, click 'New', and in the top box, type\nDOC\nthen click 'Okay'.  Find DOC in the list, then follow the instructions above to select the appropriate program for it.
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Tough to diagnose without knowing what kind of file it is.\n\n\nWhat is the full file name?\n\nI would also try to download it first, then open it, intead of opening it up from the internet.
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Nice one, D.A.!  You should make one in word and save it to your email address.  That way you will always have access to it.  Yahoo has a service called briefcase where you can save such documents and retrieve them whenever you need them.  Give up trying to find the other one.  And just re-do it.
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If you have a printer that has a scanner on it, take what u need to scan, scan it on the printer, and you should see a screen that automatically comes up with what u have scanned. Review ur options, edit and save the document. (don't 4get where u saved it). Open up MS word, look for the open foler button on the toolbar, click the button and look in the drop down menu for your hardware options (whether u saved it in my documents, local C drive, 3 1/2 floppy, etc.). Find it and open it, the document that u scanned should now appear in the MS word document, and from there u can edit the document and save as u wish. I hope this helps. If u need anymore help hit me back!
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If you saved it to a network drive (ie 'cos you're at work) as opposed to your PC's harddisk, then your IT support people might be able to salvage the previous version(s). It depends how they have things configured.\nAlso IF you had Word configured to save backup copies (see Tools-Option-Save tab "always create backup copy" option) then it would have created a *.wbk file in the same directory as the latest version. Don't save again though or you will loose that backup too.
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Uninstall and reinstall your MS Office.\n\nIt looks like some files have gone corrupt.\n\nAlso check for updates and apply them every week, not just of XP but for MS Office as well.\n\nIf you didn't have the latest updates, this kind of thing could've happened, because they were addressing vulnerablities in MS Office.\n\nAll the best.
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I am having the same problem, and have been for the past two days. I have tried uploading html and Microsoft Word documents...no luck. It won't upload anything, and my complaints go unanswered.
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Save often.\nIf you have entered the whole thing with making any saves along the way you have learned a valuable lesson that you should follow in future. Save regularly and ALWAYS save before hitting the print button.\n\nIf you try a reboot there is a chance you will get some partial recovery of the file but the chances are not good.\n\n///
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Search your MyDocuments and desktop. Usually those are used much as download targets. Use WINDOWS + F (search) to find your document.\n\nCheers,\nvaDzz
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try pasting to another document program such as Notepad and Wordpad to see if that works.   It it does then you will need to check the options in MS Word.\nE
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Ok, you have one of two problems...and both don't sound too good for you--atleast if you are trying to recover your document. \n\nCorrect me if I am wrong, but you accidentally highlighted and erased the entire body of the letter. If this is so, then you could've corrected that while in the program by using one of two methods. One method would've been to go to the EDIT menu of the file menu (At the top of the screen) and select "Undo"... The other method would be to press the hotkeys for the same operation; the hotkeys being CTRL+Z (Hold CTRL and press Z).\n\nBeing that you are professing it as three days ago (I consider a few to equal three) then I am truly doubting you as having kept the program open. \n\nIf it hasn't remained open and you aren't on the same exact screen, and you haven't done anything else to the document since deleting it...then you can try the methods above.\n\nWhat I suggest is that you begin the letter again, and save periodically this time. If I am not mistaken, Word has an autosave feature. Sadly, if you have kept the document open, then the autosave feature should've saved your mishap, thus losing the work. \n\nBut then again, if you did keep the exact same program open for the last three days, then all you need to attempt are the methods that I listed above. \n\nYeah, sometimes computers are some unforgiving creations...\n\nHope that helps...
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Do you have a copy of this document, on your PC?\nIf so, go to the folder it is located in - do not open it, instead right click on it and go to Properties > PDF >\nlook about half way down and will tell you - \nCreated: xx-xx-xxxx\nModified: xx-xx-xxxx\nApplication: BLAH-BLAH \nPDF Producer: BLAH-BLAH\nFast Web View: BLAH-BLAH ver x.x\nhope this works for you
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I think it's corrupted or something. You might need to re-install word using ur Microsoft Office CD.It always works for me! n well, if you don't have it.. ask a friend for it.