i can not open any files from windows. it is not a problem with the software cuz i removed the win 2003 and installed win 2007 and i still can not open anything it tells me the file is not available no matter what file i try to open. i am a student and my life is in word. i even installed works and was using that but know i have lost papers and the same thing is happening with works please help me i have a $1000 worth of software on this computer and do not want to get a new one JamieD

What is the extension of the files you're trying to open? For example, if the file name is "Example.doc" then the extension is ".doc". If the file name is "Example.docx" then the extension is ".docx".

"installed win 2007 " I take it you mean Word or Office 2007. As previous poster said we need to know the file extension. If' you have Word installed and are trying to open *.doc file which doesn't open you should be getting a message asking to choose a program to use for opening it. If Word is not on the list shown, choose a prgram by browsing to the Programs directory and find MS Office and select Word.

Hi Try this ctrl-alt-delete,top left corner click on the applications-- bottom right hit new task, type in what u are looking for or hit browse. Roger

Try the Office Software Forum on this Site. It's in the list of forums. There is nothing to learn from someone who already agrees with you.

i have done everything all of you have said and there is nothing coming up about how do i want to save it or retrieve it i feel very lost i am haveing a hard tome doing my school work please tell me what else i can do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try using a live cd like Knoppix or ubcd4win to see if you can copy the file to a usb, then try opening on another computer. By the way. What about your backups? Hotmail & google have online storage. UK MP's are thieving scumbags. EU members are worse.