Documents saved in Microsoft Word 2003 are in the DOC format. For backup or archival purposes, some Word 2003 documents were burned onto read-only CD-ROMs, known as CD-Rs. While you cannot edit or save a DOC file directly on a CD-R, you can make changes to the document by saving a copy directly to your computer. If you don't have access to Microsoft Word, Microsoft offers free software for you to view the contents of DOC files.

Difficulty: Moderately EasyInstructions1

Insert the CD-R into your CD-ROM drive.

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Open your CD-ROM drive directory on your computer. It should be a capital letter, such as D.

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Drag the DOC file to your desktop.

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Double click on the DOC file to open it.

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Choose "Save As" from the "File" menu.

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Save the file under a different name or in a different location.

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Make changes to the document as you would normally.

Tips & WarningsInstall "Word Viewer" from Microsoft if you need to read a Word 2003 document but do not have access to a full version of Microsoft Word. While you cannot make changes to the file, you can open, copy or print it.To edit a Word 2003 document, download OpenOffice.org Writer to your computer. It is free and works almost the same as Microsoft Word. References Microsoft Support: HOW TO: Copy a CD-ROM in Windows XP Microsoft Download Center: Word Viewer

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