*.wps and MSword 2000

Its pretty rare I come across a problem I can’t seem to solve…but here is one.

I have MS Office 2000 professional. My version of Word 2000 is having one hell of a time opening any file saved in MS works format (*.Wps). When opening any of those files all I get is jumbled jibberish.

I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled word, ran service pack updates, and have even tried using a version of word 2000 from Works Suite 2000.

I’m running WinXP Professional – any ideas?