First copy the file to your HD (do *not* try to open it from the CD). You'll
need to right-click on it in Explorer, select Properties, and clear the Read
Only property (which is always set for files on a CD). Then you should be
able to open it in Word.

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"PB" wrote in message
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How do i open a file saved on a cd in an older version of Word?