Question : how do i fix (the command cannot be performed because the dialog box is open

how do i fix (the command cannot be performed because the dialog box is open

Answer : how do i fix (the command cannot be performed because the dialog box is open

forcibly removing office 2003 and deleting the registry entries, then reinstalling, fixed the issue 100%


when you have some free time, head over to here:

http://update.microsoft.com

it would be a good idea to get all the updates they offer there, they include security patches and fixes for windows, and other software created by microsoft.

consider getting a router for $30/$40 from walmart, it'll protect you from the internet pretty well - right now the whole internet can touch your network card and that can be dangerous.