Unable to open word docs on Vista latop. " "Windows cannot find ..... docx" error

cdy

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As per the title. I can't open any of my work word files!
Only thing I've done recently that I can attribute this to is running "disk defragmenter".
I can't even do a system restore as the only restore points available are from yesterday (after I defragmented).
Help, please!!
 
are you using different versions of word.
i stopped using word as the newer one save are not comaptible with the older versions, unless you save it as compatible.

you could always try open office, see if that will open them.
 
First, check the versions for both home and work. Ensure you can create files at home - are the extensions the same? If the home copy produces .doc files and the office copy produces .docx files you may need the Office Compatibility Pack (free download from Microsoft).

Also, how are trying to open the files? Double-click? Try opening from within Word using File, Open - it could be a file association issue. What's the full error message?
 
If you have Ms office already, you just need to download the office 2007 compatibility pack. Sounds like you are trying to open a DOC.x file which is 2007 or later with and earlier version of Office ie 2003.

You can get the compatibility pack from Microsoft with a quick Google search.
 
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