Why has MSWord suddenly blocked all of my old MSWord files?

[dsmetts]

I do not understand the thinking of MS to suddenly make all my Word files
obsolete to the 2 pack update. This is crazy. No wonder Open Office is
making strides.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See "Information about certain file types that are blocked after you install
Office 2003 Service Pack 3" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938810,
which includes a downloadable fix.