More info might help. If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.
Meanwhile you might check out www.theofficeexperts.com/word.htm
Or, after creating a Restore point and with MS Word closed, open the Registry and open Hkey_classes_root. Search for and delete the .doc file. Then using Search for files and folders find the Normal.dot files and delete them as well.
Techrax may explain how to prevent so many .dot files from piling up.
Can't open certain word files by double click on their icon. I'm also unable to acces the properties and rename fucntion (right button), I only get the basic menu (send, open with,etc). Help!!!

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