Hi,

I came across this forum while googling for a solution to the problem I have as follows:

I just made a fresh reinstall of my Windows XP Pro with SP3 and have updated to IE7. I have also installed my usual Office 97 Pro. But when I first use it, either Words or Excel as these are the 2 that I normally use, I noticed a Old Excel Document shortcut folder is created in MY DOCUMENTS. This is created only on first use of any of the Office program and on subseqyest use of any Office, no other further Old Excel Document shortcut folder is created.

I have tried deleting and reinstalling Office several times and each time with the same result. When I delete this Old Excel Document shortcut folder, Office will not work and I need to reinstall it.

Has anyone came across this problem and managed to overcome it or does anyone knows how to resolve this ? I am not too computer savvy, so would appreciate a step by step instruction.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.