Hi, Kelly. I know they share files. Which files, I don't know. For example, I know Word and Outlook Express share the spelling dictionary, so all Office programs probably share that, and who knows what else. *smile* Take care. Julie Morales Email and Windows/MSN Messenger: inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx When God puts a tear in your eye, it is because He wants to put a rainbow in your heart. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kellie Hartmann" <kellhart@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 1:55 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Question Hi Sue, What Julie says makes sense--the parts of Office probably share some files and it gets all confused if you remove it in bits and pieces. Maybe the solution is to uninstall Office entirely and start over. There is probably a way to install only the parts you want. I bought my Word 2000 as its own CD and not as part of Office, but I don't know whether or not you could still get 2000. I've had mine for a few years. Kellie