There+was+a+problem+sending+the+command+to+the+program

Problem:
When double clicking on a .DOC or .DOCX document that should normally open in word you get the following error: //"There was a problem sending the command to the program"// When you open these files from an email attachment word will open but present only blank information

Solution:
Run the office repair tool for Word by typing: **winword.exe /r** in the run box

**If this happens in Excel, do this:**


Excel 2007
 * 1) Click the **File** tab, and then click **Options**.
 * 2) Click **Advanced**, scroll down to the **General** section, and then clear the **Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)** check box in the **General** area.
 * 3) Click **OK**.


Excel 2003
 * 1) Click the **Microsoft Office Button**, and then click **Excel Options**.
 * 2) Click **Advanced**, and then clear the **Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)** check box in the **General** area.
 * 3) Click **OK**.



 * 1) On the **Tools** menu, click **Options**.
 * 2) Click the **General** tab.
 * 3) Clear the **Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)** check box, and then click **OK**.