I am looking for a program to help me find the password to unprotect a
word document.  A password is not needed to open the file only to make
chnages.  I do not know what version of work the file was created in,
I am trying to make changes to it from Word XP.

Hi dhenss,
    
There are a number of programs that will let you to do this:
  
Ultimate ZIP Cracker - http://www.vdgsoftware.com/uzc.html
(Price: $45.00 / evaluation copy available for download)
- Designed for recovering lost passwords from many popular file types
including MS-Word documents (*.DOC), Office 97-XP.
  
Accent Word Password Recovery ($25 / Try before you buy)
http://www.passwordrecoverytools.com/en/word.shtml
  
Word key - http://www.lostpassword.com/word.htm
Recovers all types of passwords for Word document files (.doc). 
        
Free Word Password
http://www.freewordexcelpassword.com/word_password.php
   
Advanced Word 2000 Recovery ($30)
http://www.elcomsoft.com/prs.html
   
Password Recovery Tools	
http://lastbit.com/download.asp
   
Ultimate Zip Cracker 7 ($45)
http://www.fileheaven.com/Ultimate-ZIP-Cracker/download/27.htm
      
WordLocksmith ($6.00)
- Opens Word documents protected by any password.	
WordLocksmith Demo (ShareWare)	
- Free demonstration version of the WordLocksmith program, but is
limited to solving passwords of up to two characters in length.
Word ReadOnlyFix ($4.00)
- This tool instantly cracks the Read Only password in 99% of Word documents.   
Word ReadOnlyFix Demo (FreeWare)	Downloading instructions	Cost
- FREE demonstration version of the WordReadOnlyFix program. 
http://www.intertek.org.uk/downloads/word.html
   
Password Recovery Toolkit? ($495)
http://www.accessdata.com/Product00_Overview.htm
  
Decryptum - http://www.decryptum.com/
The first instant decryption service for password protected MS Word
and Excel documents. You can preview protected file content online
free of charge.
      
   
  
Hope that helps!
  
    
Best regards,
 
Jackburton-ga