it only does it when i use vLite (if not used then its fine), my installation source is on my HDD and is always accessible by the computer. After Office 2003 had finished installing, the first thing i did was open IE and it started doing it evenwhen i use search (Ctrl + F) Havent changed the My Documents, still default btw im not using XP (your mentioning XP as if im using it, im using Vista x64 Ultimate) and always done it when i use vLite, i got rid of Office 2007 ages ago as i did not like it lol EDIT: If i install Access on its own then theres no problem, so its one of the components on Office 2003, works fine on XP x64