word can't save more than once, empties trash automatically

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hcornelsen@orbitworld.net - 30 Dec 2007 00:22 GMT

Using Word 2004 for Mac Version 11.3.8 (070817) after today's Apple
System Security Update 2007-009 (Power PC) v 1.1, the following things
occur:

1) If I drag a xxx.doc file to the trash, I get the message "The item
'xxx.doc' will be deleted immediately. Are you sure you want to
continue?:

2) Working in Word with only a single document and no other programs
open, I can save a document once. If I try to save it with changes, I
get the message "Word cannot complete the operation because too many
files are open. (xxx.doc)"

3) When I restart the computer and try to open the file just saved, I
get the message "'xxx.doc' is being used by 'another user'. Do you
want to make a copy?"

Anybody know how to get hold of Microsoft?

Or does anyone have any suggestions?

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Daiya Mitchell - 30 Dec 2007 02:59 GMT

Sounds like Apple's update broke something that Word depends on? Do the
basics to try to reset the system to usual--start by repairing
permissions, shut down completely for at least a few minutes before
restarting--try a safe boot if neither of those work.

> Using Word 2004 for Mac Version 11.3.8 (070817) after today's Apple
> System Security Update 2007-009 (Power PC) v 1.1, the following things
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> Or does anyone have any suggestions?

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word can't save more than once, empties trash automatically