AppLocker Blocking Word and Excel

Already a thread in security (see link below), but no resolution.  Automatic policy creation applied on Program Files (x86), Program Files, ProgramData created.  Everything else works as expectected.  This is ocurring for any user -- regular or admin without Applocker restrictions being applied.  Ready to bite the bullet and submit a case, but the support web site would not take my credit card.  A sign somebody out there has an answer?

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserversecurity/thread/5155e0d3-2aca-48b4-be96-7cad5a012764