Method 1: Open in Word
To open the document directly in Word, follow these steps.
Word 2007
- Start Word 2007.
- Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Open.
- In the Open dialog box, click the document that you want, and then click Open.
Word 2003
- Start Word 2003.
- On the File menu, click Open.
- In the Open dialog box, select the document that you want, and then click Open.
Method 2: Remove the Template from Your Startup Folder
To remove a template from your startup folder, follow these steps.
Word 2007
- Exit Word 2007.
- Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
- Locate one of the following folders:
- C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP
Note In Windows Vista, locate the folder C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP
- C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12\STARTUP
- Double-click the Startup folder to open it.
- In the right Windows Explorer pane, click to select the template that you want to remove, and then press DELETE.
Word 2003
- Quit Word 2003.
- Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
- Locate one of the following folders:
- C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\Startup
Note In Windows Vista, locate the folder C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP
- C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\Startup folder
- Double-click the Startup folder to open it.
- In the right Windows Explorer pane, click to select the template that you want to remove, and then press the DELETE key.
Cr. https://support.microsoft.com