Ok. Good news! I found the word files. They were under compatiblity files tab in
explorer. Why did they get there i have no idea. On microsoft's website it says something to the effect that if virtualization is available for the application then these virtual files are created--- whatever the hell that means!
I dont know why this happened. But you guys rock! Thanks for helping me out and i am sorry if i had you frustrated!
But seriously, very cool of you guys to want to help. Thanks much!