Why won't old Word files open? Only option to open is to use Keynote

Why can't I open older word files not that I have upgraded to Snow Leopard? I assume this is the problem. It seems like I have to purchase Keynote if I want to open old documents???

It seems that your file/application associations have become corrupt. These files (.doc and .docx) are WORD files, as you said, but your Mac has forgotten.
To fix this: highlight a .doc file, and GET INFO (Control-I). In the window which opens, you'll see an "Open with" drop-down box, with a list of possible apps, and "other". Set this to "Microsoft Word" (If that's not already in the list, find it under "other"). Then "Use this application to open all documents like this one", click "Change all ...". Repeat this procedure with a .docx file.
This will most likely work, but If it doesn't, please get back here, describing exactly what you see in those "Info" windows, and what happens.
Good luck!

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