countryside,
I don't know if you got your question answered. I had the same problem. First issue is the file name is ".LNK" (i.e., an "L", not an "I"). Things I've done to remedy it:
[1] Use the original Microsoft Office installation CDs to launch a "repair" session.
[2] Get some registry repair software, such as the RegistryBooster or RegistryFix. Not sure if this adds anything, but they sure found a lot of problems they said they "fixed"
[3] Search your disk drive (usually "C:") for "*nk.disabled". It should find that file somewhere in a startup folder. Delete the file it finds.
Hopefully that solves your problem.