MS Word overload

My computer at work runs Win98, and MS 2000SB is installed. I needed to add Access, and I used a MS 2000Pro disc to do it. Now I can't work in Word, even after uninstalling and re-installing and trying a repair. After the fact, I've been told I've confused the computer with 2 versions? Word comes up, and I can retrieve a document to look at, but I can't edit without the computer spitting out the "illegal operation" error and shutting down Word. Can anyone help me? I really need my files!!! This computer has several other applications, and no way can I reformat and start again....is there a repair?

 

I never thought about changing the location of the Access files...just went with the default!!! I used Add/Remove Programs to remove Word, then re-installed the Pro version...no luck! I don't have the CDs for SB, which is what was originally installed (and what everyone else in the office has). My son says I probably haven't completely cleaned out all the old Word, but I don't know how to get rid of it? Thank you so much for helping...don't quit on me now!!!

 

See if any of these help, http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=282

Steve

 

I printed the article and brought it home to read. I'll experiment tomorrow to see if renaming the dot files will correct the problem. TechTrax wrote a very easy to understand article, and I appreciate your help...will keep you updated!

 

Matacumie, I started Word from the run command with winword.exe /a. Just typing in a new document caused the illegal error and shut down, just as before. I rebooted and tried again, this time opening up one of my saved files. When I tried to edit the date, the computer just froze up. I have located the original MSWordSB! Is there a way to clean out all the MSWordPro stuff before I try to re-install? I'll just be happy to go back to where I was before I tried to add Access. Thanks!!!

 

Download CCleaner from http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4191 and run it.

 

I downloaded the Ccleaner, and was shocked at how many temp files and cookies it got rid of! Then I uninstalled Pro and reinstalled SB, and so far so good. I was able to open my saved files, edit and re-save without crashing. If I'm able to catch up all my files tomorrow, I'll be a happy camper. Thanks to all you Major Geeks out there for helping!!!