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Opening word document, error, windows cannot access the specified device, path, file. You may not have the appropriate permission the access the item

Anonymous
2011-12-28T18:55:32+00:00

When i try to open up Microsoft office word 2007, it says  "windows cannot access the specified device, path, file. You may not have the appropriate permission the access the item"  (all other packages from microsoft work such as powerpoint or exel). Could some please tell me how to fox this problem. Im the on administrator account. Thank you

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Charles Kenyon 167.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2011-12-28T23:37:42+00:00

Try How to troubleshoot problems that occur when you start or use Word 2010, Word 2007, Word 2003, or Word 2002.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-12-28T19:21:19+00:00

    It says the same thing and won't open up

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  2. Charles Kenyon 167.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2011-12-28T18:59:36+00:00

    Try opening Word from the Start menu.

    All Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Word 2007

    (This is a diagnostic step, not a suggestion that you do this all the time.)

    What happens?

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