My copy takes that long as well.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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"Stu20" wrote in message
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Just installed office 2003, word is taking 30 seconds to open and even
longer
to close. Had office 2000 and Works 7.0 before. Both uninstalled. Any
simple
ideas to get word to open and close very quick