Why is MSWord so slow to open documents (40 sec. plus)?

[SandyG1009]

It takes my MSWord documents 40 seconds to open, plus it takes 5-6 additional
seconds for the hourglass to disappear. I empty my temp file three times a
week, and defrag whenever it is required. This is driving me nuts. Please
help. Thanks.

 

[garfield-n-odie]

What version of Word? What version of Windows? Networked or standalone
computer? Antivirus? In general, see:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830561
Documents that have attached templates take a long time to open in Word
2002 and in Word 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820
How to use Office programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in

 

[SandyG1009]

What version of Word? What version of Windows? Networked or standalone
computer? Antivirus? In general, see:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=830561
Documents that have attached templates take a long time to open in Word
2002 and in Word 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820
How to use Office programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in

 

[Charles Kenyon]

If on a network, Word is probably searching for the attached template. Are
you on a network?

garfield-n-odie asked a number of questions which are the key to addressing
your problem. I would suggest answering them.