I would recommend you to use programming way.
Make use of next one. Application repair word files starting with MS Word 2000.
One can purchase file recovery software from Seagate, iCare-Recovery and DTI Data. One can also get file recovery software with free trial option from Runtime and PC Recovery.
doc for Word 2003 and docx for Word 2007
New XML file formats.New user interface, graphics, and formatting capabilities.Improved proofing tools.New sharing and collaboration features.New security features.Improved troubleshooting and recovery features.
View File etc are on the menu bar of MS Word 2003. It is one of the products of Microsoft.
To undelete a file for free, one can download and install free file recovery software. "Recuva", "Puran File Recovery", and "Glary Undelete" are very good file recovery software programs.
Because this method enables users of earlier word versions to view the file.
If the file is a Word 2007 file (which is still .doc) it won't work on earlier versions of Word (97-2003). This might be your problem.
.doc
Better privacy, Improved damaged-file recovery, More control over personal information. I'm pretty sure that is what it is.
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For MS Word 2003 & earlier versions: .doc For MS Word 2007 & next versions: .docx.
open document you want to convert in Word, then go to Save As and choose Word 97-2003 Document, or choose Word Document and then in Save As window press arrow on right side of Save as type: and choose from list Word 97-2003 Document (* .doc)