Hi Rob, The file is in the current directory and hence I have given as merely "test.doc". The error does not signify any relationship with the file missing. Regards, tvkswamy --- In php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Atkinson, Robert" <ratkinson@...> wrote: > > 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@... > > 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 > *********************************************************************************** >