I dont have an english version of Word but with me its called "DeelvensterStijlToepassen, translated will be something like: Panel Style Applying" under the "Start tab"
too long to explain since you have to edit it for each office product you bought.... but luckily other people did the work: http://www.jerryblogger.com/2010/10/how-to-disable-splash-screen-in-office.html enjoy
As fas as i see from your post I suppose that you store your mail/contacts/etc on your local drive in a .pst file right? If so then do the following: 1. Make a new .pst (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829971) 2. Import everything in it from the old .pst except your appointments 3. Delete the old .pst (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/remove-a-duplicate-personal-folders-file-HA001117047.aspx)
Ctrl-Shift-S, depending on your Word version. 2003 and earlier work like this. If you have 2007 or 2010 then you might have to rearrange your short keys. You can do that by going to Options and then customize settings
this is a common issue with 2003 (after automatic update). only way to fix this is a total uninstall (inclusive removing the folders that the uninstaller doesnt remove) and reinstall 2003.