Microsoft KB Archive/179834

= WD95: Word Does Not Appear to Run or Is Slow Opening Files =

Article ID: 179834

Article Last Modified on 8/17/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 95 Standard Edition, when used with:
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
 * Microsoft Word 95a, when used with:
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

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This article was previously published under Q179834



SYMPTOMS
When you run Word, the splash (startup) screen appears and either:


 * Word does not appear. There are no error messages, and Word does not appear as a minimized icon on the Microsoft Windows NT taskbar. However, Word does appear in the Microsoft Windows NT Task Manager.

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 * Word appears, but opens files very slowly.



CAUSE
This problem can occur when the Novell Netware print queue for the default printer no longer exists.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem:


 * Re-establish the Novell Print queue.

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 * Use a default printer that can be accessed without the use of the Novell Netware print queue.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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