Excel Crashes when trying to Open Word Document

Hello,

I've got a problem where I'd like to have a word document open from Excel, It seems that I can start Word alright, but any attempt to open a file causes a crash. This makes me think I have the syntax wrong or something. Please help.

VB Code:

If Module1.dhFileExists("C:\instagram\Instagram_Manual.doc") Then
        Dim wdapp As Word.Application
        Dim wdDoc As Word.Document
        Set wdapp = CreateObject("Word.Application")
        wdapp.Visible = True
        Set wdDoc = wdapp.Documents.Open("C:\instagram\Instagram_Manual.doc")
        Set wdDoc = Nothing
        Set wdapp = Nothing
    Else
        MsgBox "Manual was not found."
        Exit Sub
    End If

If I comment out the Set wdDoc = wdapp.Documents.Open("file") line, Word opens fine. If I don't, I have to send an error report to the great bit bucket in the sky that is Microsoft Development.

Please advise.

R

Well this worked for me. I bypassed the file exists test and
added a reference to Word. Your code should work for you unless
there could be an issue with Word? Try doing a Office Update for
the latest patches and service packs. What version of Office are
you running?

This worked for me.

VB Code:

Public Function OpenWordDoc()
'Add reference to MS Word xx.0 Object Library
    Dim wdApp As Word.Application
    Dim wdDoc As Word.Document
    
    If 1 = 1 Then
        Set wdApp = CreateObject("Word.Application")
        wdApp.Visible = True
        Set wdDoc = wdApp.Documents.Open("D:\My Documents\Doc1.doc")
        Set wdDoc = Nothing
        Set wdApp = Nothing
    Else
        MsgBox "Manual was not found."
        Exit Function
    End If
 
End Function

At least I know I'm not crazy. I'm using Office 2003. Sometimes it works (maybe one in 30 tries) but all other times it just crashes.

I'll update my office and see if it gets fixed. Lord knows I've submitted bug reports every single time in an effort to get the problem recognized.

The fileExists functions is just a jazzed up Len(Dir ) setup.

Also, make sure you dont have any hidden instances or Word
running, left overs from debugging. Look in the Task manager
processes list.