Kevin ... read this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837016 This addresses that error message. ******************************* Linda F. Johnson Linda's Computer Stop http://personal-computer-tutor.com -----Original Message----- From Kevin Hayhoe Hi Linda, Thanks for your reply. I tried all of that and it didn't change anything I'm afraid. Now, when I try to open documents direct from the desktop it says the name / path is not valid. Oh well, thanks anyway. ************************************************************* You are receiving this mail because you subscribed to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or MicrosoftOffice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To send mail to the group, simply address it to mso@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To Unsubscribe from this group, visit the group's homepage and use the dropdown menu at the top. This will allow you to unsubscribe your email address or change your email settings to digest or vacation (no mail). //www.freelists.org/webpage/mso To be able to share files with the group, you must join our Yahoo sister group. This group will not allow for posting of emails, but will allow you to join and share problem files, templates, etc.: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MicrosoftOffice . This group is for FILE SHARING ONLY. If you are using Outlook and you see a lot of unnecessary code in your email messages, read these instructions that explain why and how to fix it: http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v28/greg28.htm *************************************************************