It started happening just a few days ago after I got a virus and my AV service cleaned my computer.Word problem.docx
I have to go through 5 warnings before I can open a Word blank file or any Word document previously saved.
Please see the attachment. The warnings are in the order that they appear.
This is not happening with Excel or Power Point.
How can I fix this?
Thank you in advance.


Chris

It appears Word's Normal.dotm file is damaged. The Sticky 'Word 2007 & Later Key Data File Locations' thread at the top of this forum shows how to locate it. Simply delete or rename the file.

Having done that, I suggest you also repair the Office installation (via Programs > Programs & Features > Microsoft Office > Change in the Windows Control Panel).

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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]

I found the file, it was really hidden, and I deleted it. Now I can open Word with no problem.
It is not very clear to me how to repair the Office installation. Can you give me a more detailed guidance of how to do it? I am not a "computer guy"
I have Window 7.
Thank you again!!!!!

Click Start > Windows Control Panel > Programs > Programs & Features > Microsoft Office * 2010 > Change
Input your Admin password, if prompted, then Yes > Repair > OK

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Cheers,
Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]

Fixed!!!
Thank you for your help.
Chris