The file in the example is at :- "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Office\OFFICE11\1033\PROTTPLN.DOC" If you're not running Office 2003, then you won't have this file/path. Try replacing the filename with one you know exists, i.e. "c:\test.doc". Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of tvkswamy Sent: 22 March 2007 12:32 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Doing Wordcount in PHP of files like DOC, RTF, TXT Hi Robert, When I executed your code, it is returning me an error: Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'com_exception' with message '<b>Source:</b> Microsoft Word<br/><b>Description:</b> This file could not be found. Try one or more of the following: * Check the spelling of the name of the document. * Try a different file name. (df.doc)' in C:\web\xampp\htdocs\wordcount\index.php:3 Stack trace: #0 C:\web\xampp\htdocs\wordcount\index.php(3): variant->Open ('df.doc') #1 {main} thrown in C:\web\xampp\htdocs\wordcount\index.php on line 3 Regards, Tvkswamy *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to who they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************