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> When opening Word 2000 Error message "Winwod had caused an
> error in WINWORD.EXE. Winword will now close.". Next
> message is "Winword....error in MFC42.DLL". and then
> Winword....an error in <unknown>". Word does not open.
> Any thoughts?