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.

Janice wrote:

i am running windows xp with office xp.

word doc with small excel spread insert.

error message when opening spreadsheet portion

object corrupt. no longer available.

shut down system
reinstalled office as a repair

any ideas?
thank you
janice