WD2000: Word Saves Document Without Prompting to Save (244532)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q244532

SYMPTOMS

When you close a document, Word may save it automatically without displaying a prompt to save your changes. Typically documents saved this way are saved as Document1, Document2, and so on.

CAUSE

This problem can be caused by a Word macro virus.

NOTE: Microsoft Word does not have a feature that automatically saves your document.

WORKAROUND

For additional information about macro viruses, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

211800 WD2000: What to Do If You Have a Macro Virus


211607 WD2000: Frequently Asked Questions About Word Macro Viruses


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/27/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB244532