Suzanne
Wed Nov 10 18:35:13 CST 2004
Courtesy of Office MVP Beth Melton:
A "runtime" error means that there is an error in a macro or add-in that is
attempting to run. Typically these macros are created by a third-party and
are not part of the Word installation. (They could also be caused by a
malfunctioning macro virus as well)
Many third-party applications will create an add-in and place it in the
Office\Startup folder or use a COM add-in (DLL) to integrate their software
with Word. Another common add-in, the "Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for
Word" can only be found in your Add/Remove programs list.
Aside from the Works Suite Add-in, to determine if you have any add-ins you
can check for them using the following:
Go to Tools/Templates and Add-Ins and see if there are any global templates
or add-ins listed. If you find any then chances are they are located in
your Office\Startup folder or Word\Startup folder.
The location of the Word\Startup folder can be found under
Tools/Options/File Locations and the Office\Startup folder will be located
in the installation path for Office.
If you find more than one add-in move them one at a time until you
determine which one is causing the problem.
As of Word 2000, Word can have COM add-ins, those that are added in via the
Registry rather than the Startup folders. To check for COM add-ins add the
"COM Add-In" command to your toolbar.
- Right-click any toolbar and select Customize
- On the Commands tab, select the Tools category
- Locate COM Add-Ins on the right
- Drag/Drop to a location of your choice
For more information on COM Add-Ins, see this article:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/Customization/CheckIfAddinsInstalled.htm
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site:
http://word.mvps.org
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"BeeTee13" <BeeTee13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:319509DF-5DC3-421C-B3A9-AC2C46AA58E0@microsoft.com...
> I keep getting a runtime error "abnormal program termination" in Word 2002
> (part of Works Suite 2002). I followed the instructions for detect and
> repair including using the cd with the application/program/whatever on it
but
> it didn't work. I'd appreciate any help to finding out how to solve this.
> Thank you.
> BeeTee13