Wordpad can't handle the .DOC and this error occurs. Since you do not have a newer version of Word and I'll guess you won't be buying one, try what I use.
http://www.openoffice.org
Bob
I have windows ME, can create wordpad documents on my PC, open and re-open those (self-created) .doc files without any problem. However, if I download a .doc file, either from e-mail or directly from a website, I always get the following error message:
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Wordpad has caused an error in MSWRD832.CNV
Wordpad will now close.
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The message goes on to advise that I try re-starting my computer; but that does not help.
I also have, on my computer, MS Works - which includes a Word Processing application which handles word97-2000, word6.0-95 and WordPerfect documents. I changed the properties from "Program opens with Wordpad" to open .doc files in MS Works; but the problem persists (.doc files created on my PC open without problem; but downloaded .doc files produce the above error msg.
I've since restored properties to "Program opens with Wordpad" because it appears that changing to another Word Processor doesn't help. I hope someone is able to help me with this difficult problem. One other thing, of note - In the past, I've used Norton clean Sweep - Is it possible I've cause this problem by deleteing a registry file? Thanks for any Help.

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