word and excel problems reading files

[jimmyb]

suddenly I can't open word or excel files. Word give me a "file unavailable"
message and Excel givs me "can't read file" message. I've tried all save
files asnd even created some new ones but as soon as save them I can't open
them again. Any help? using microsoft office XP

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

If you're using Symantec/Norton AntiVirus, try disabling the
Office Plugin that comes with it. See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329820 "How to use Office
programs with the Norton AntiVirus Office plug-in" for more
information.