Hi I have been trying to use OpenOffice for 2 years but the only way I can save files is to copy them into Notepad. I get a message saying 'error saving file' and then I can't exit OpenOffice without losing my work. Using XP Pro, all my other software works fine. I've reinstalled Windows and OpenOffice 2.3.0 without success. Dan _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of MSN Hotmail has arrived - Windows Live Hotmail http://www.newhotmail.co.uk