Expert: Scottgem - 2/23/2004

Question
Sometimes when trying to save new doc under MS Word , I encounter  error message that the file is a Read Only document.  Try changing file name and save again.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.  How can this happen.  How does the file change itself to Read Only.  Running on MS Word 2002 with Windows XP home edition.  How many pages would be safest number to save on each new file in MS Word.  Does 50 pages of more give you problems?  Thanks for your help.

Notice that lately, at startup, it takes a long time to complete the display of icons at the taskbar.  The ones that take the long time are the local area network icon, Norton Anti Virus Auto Protect icon, COM3.  I installed in some new programs last times but has since remove them.  Has it something to do with the registry?  How can I clean the registry without disturbing the other programs, I'm not too good at IT.  Thanks.

When using Internet Explorer, after highlighting web address, can't add as favourites, explorer window seem to hang.  No problem with this until lately.  Thanks.


Answer
I haven't a clue why a new document would be read Only. I assume you are using File>New to create the document, then using File>Save or Save as to save it. The only possible thing I can think of is that a document with that name already exists. It might help if you repreoduced the EXACT message word for word.

There should be no limit on the number of pages you save to a file. The decision on how big to make the file is based more on content.

Check for spyware if your startup is taking longer then expected.

You might also try booting to your XP CD and running the Repair option.

Hope this helps,
Scott<>