corrupted word file?

I'm getting an error when trying to open a word file on my PC:

The document name or path is not valid. Try these suggestions.
*Check the file permissions for the document or drive.
*Use the File Open dialog box to locate the document.

I'm sure I used to be able to open this file, what's happened to it?

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832890

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/837016
Edited by: Paradroid

 

Have you renamed the file?
Moved the file?
Deleted the file?

edit: Ok, my reply does look alittle childish compared to gavs quick reply!
Edited by: AndyCEB

 

You could try to open the document in Word with the "Files of Type" list box set to "Recover Text From Any File". If the file is corrupted and unrecognised by Word this option will at least give you the original content mixed up with the document information (gobbledegook) that can be deleted.

 

Microsoft Word is complicated program which has many hidden facilities, but sometimes there are problems after using it. Recently I found a suitable program to solve possible problems.

 

P*ss off, Russian spammer.

 

Haha, What happened to the auth from mods before you can post?

Delete the link. How dare he use CGTI's website to advertise!

 

did the drive it was on have encryption?

 

Have a look at the first post date

 

ha ha. didn't see that

 

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