Hi ?B?SWdvciBTdWtob3Y=?=,
I have noticed that if the internet connection is available it takes longer
for the Word to start up (as if it does some kind of check over the internet
(I checked it using my firewall software) - perhaps it does check if the
online clipart available or not).
Since you haven't gotten a response here, try asking in the office.setup
newsgroup. You're more likely to encounter experts in configuration questions
there. Be sure to mention the version of Word with which you're having the
problem.
Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005)
http://www.word.mvps.org
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