See http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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> word encounters a problem and closes the application
> after opening and viewing document for 2-3 seconds. This
> is an email attachment and I have never seen this
> happen. Any ideas? THanks