Reinstalled Office 10 after getting a new product key from my source. This did not correct the problem. My ISP, Suddenlink, stated that Outlook frequently has problems
such as this. Strange, never had it before appx a month ago. Oh Well. Office is up again and is activated.
Thanks for your input(s).

IMHO your ISP is ducking the issue. I don't know of any validity to the claim. That said, you might find whatever you need to resolve the problem at: http://www.outlook-tips.net/

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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]

Thanks much. I have reinstalled Office, has a couple of quirks to be resolved.
No options for replying to messages. I'll check out the tips.


Later: Something strange going on here. Ran Repair application for Office due to no Help Files after pressing F1. After Repair, the missing Reply options are now available, still no Help files. Get a popup "There is a problem with one or more of your installed help files. Please Repair your Office installation and try again". This could go on and on.

I can't imagine a repair being needed right after the fresh installation unless somehow or other the installation information is coming from the Web and is different from that on the install disk. I attempted the reinstall earlier using the info one post had, using the key I had, and got message that version I had is not eligible for free download. From what I can see, the installation disk I have is an ICO image.

I have stopped and started Office a few times since the fresh install. It seems to be connecting to the server now, but there is an instantaneous glitch visible when connecting.

Thanks to everyone who helped. I may be back if more problems occur.