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

 Last reviewed: January 28, 1998
Article ID: Q179834
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a on the following platform: NT

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. 

        -or-
  • 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. 

        -or-
  • 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.

Additional query words: launch launches start starts list
Keywords : winword kb3rdparty
Version : WINDOWS:7.0,7.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: January 28, 1998
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