The Word viewer 2003 opens and prints documents with .doc extension.
Adobe reader opens and prints documents with .pdf extension.
So the simple question: what's the extension of the documents sent to you from work. If you can't find out yourself (see http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1269/vista_show_unhide_file_extensions/): ask the sender.
Once you know it, post the answer here for more specific help.
Kees
i had to install word viewer 2003 to open and print docs sent to me from work. says it was successful installing but i still can't open or print. also downloaded adobe reader, which i was told would fix problem, still unable to print. can anyone help?

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