Word opens but immediately "has to close"

[richard]

I have been using word 2000 SR-1 on this computer for 18
months, without a problem. However in the last 3 days
every time I try to open Word it opens and freezes, and
then says word has encountered a problem and must close.

I have repaired it , deleted it, re-loaded it even cursed
it, nothing seems to help.

I have updated and run the AV program (Norman AV) and it
says there are no viruses.

I'm stuck, can anyone help with this,please?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Reinstalling rarely helps, and Norton is often the cause of the problem. See
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.mvps.org/word
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