wireless laptop usage

[kloofnek]

I have just got a wireless laptop which is not yet connected to the internet.
I have all my docs. on a pendrive and was told that I do not need internet access to see them but when I try to,I can't ( there is an 'X ' next to each of the folders.)
So does this mean I do need internet to be able to access them?
Can anyone advise...please.

[Ethel]

You don't need internet access to open and read .doc files.

Do the files open on your old pc?

[kloofnek]

Thank.
Yes,they open old PC...no problem.

[rojash]

So what exactly happens when you try to open them?

[full-throttl]

does your pc run on the same operating system as your desktop. i had this problem previously so installed office 2000 to both the desktop and laptop, making doc's readable on both machines.

[full-throttl]

apologies, it should have read does your laptop run the same operting system as your desktop.

[kloofnek]

Thanx to everyone for their answers.
I seem to have solved the problem....my laptop has software already installed which I am not familiar with,so am working my way through it.Plus it is Windows XP ( with W.Vista upgrade),my other is W 200 Prof.
However will not be using a wireless router,am going to run on a data card which I am getting this afternoon from the O2 shop.Must admit....cannot believe that it works like I've been told...if it does,will be GREAT !!!!!

Will let you know how I get on...!