See “The Word title bar flashes or the Word program becomes unresponsive
when Word is running”
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812075

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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> When I try to open a template (in Word) by double clicking the icon it
> doesn't open correctly. It blinks. When I open it by right clicking the
> icon and then picking open it works OK. How can I open it wy double
> clicking.