Slow opening of .doc files
From
George@21:1/5 to
All on Tue Sep 3 10:02:49 2024
I was able to install Word 2002 on my Windows 10 laptop a few years ago.
(Yes, I know, it's a dinosaur, but I like the simplicity of Word 2002
and it's all I need for my personal use).
Fast forward, about two weeks ago Microsoft "upgraded" the o.s. to
Windows 11 (I didn't request it, laptop simply began upgrade one morning
upon powering up, but that's another story).
The Word problem: before the upgrade, saved .doc files would open
normally, right away, with no lag. Now however, any .doc file takes
around 12-15 seconds before opening.
Tried so far: went to C:\Users\ghw\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
and deleted Normal.dot because I read that system recreates the file.
Then restarted laptop, and problem seems to be fixed, in other words,
.doc files now open right away as before. But . . .
If I then open any other file (such as a jpg, pdf, or any website) and
then go back to open a doc file again, the slow opening is back.
So I'm stumped. Any suggestions, tips, will be most welcome.
TIA,
George
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