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Originally posted by Mike2
When I try to start Microsoft Word 2000, it opens, I can see the splash screen.
Then, I can see the textbox, where I type my text, menus etc...
However, after 2-5 seconds, my default windows error sound plays, and word closes 
I would simply remove* Word and reinstall it... If not solved then completely remove* Office and reinstall it...
* of course with "remove" I mean the proper action: "add/remove software" panel > uninstall
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Originally posted by Mike2
and delete the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\9.0 registry key...
NEVER delete registry keys just like that if you don't have the perfect knowledge of what they do and what things depend on it!!!!!!!!!!!! In other words: very bad move...
Also, everything from Office has also many fixes, service packs, etc. Just like Windows itself. It is very recommended that you check for updates for Office also (just like you (must) do for Windows)
PS: never install from "not-so-legal" discs if you don't have the means to check if the version is 100% correct and not tampered with
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