need to crack microsoft word password to open document..

Hmm...
http://www.lostpassword.com/
Passware offers a whole suite for $355 which works well.

I know you can buy just the Word module though for $45.

I use this http://www.crackpassword.com/products/prs/msoffice/word/downloads.php the free version has a limit on password length but if the user used a short password than you are good to go. Software works great by the way...

try these guys... never failed me yet...
Elcomsoft.com
-rich

i appreciate all the comments guys, but is there anyway that this can be done without purchasing any software?? thanks

Did you try the free trial version above on my post? I have had success with it in the past usually users keep the password simple and at least you will see the first 4 letters of the password - you might figure it out from there.

So you found an old copy on theHD? It's typically overlooked... but usually produces results for my clients. I do love some good `ol password cracking... but the simplest answer is usually the right one.
-rich

actually no it wasn't on the hard drive, but all the trial versions i tried didn't crack the password. but the reason i gave you the points rich was bc your advice was the most useful. since i don't want to pay money and according you there is no other way without paying, this is a moot point. :)

Word Password recovery cost only $45.  You don't have to buy suite version.

http://www.lostpassword.com/word.htm

Good luck.

Hey
 http://www.crackpassword.com/products/prs/msoffice/word/downloads.php
worked great.
nice posting