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  • June 14, 2024 at 8:37 am #4245911
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    New Office bug after Windows update

    by kees_b · about 8 months, 1 week ago

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    Reposted for markknightroam after accidental deletion.

    Win11, Laptop. Been working great for months. New windows update – then:

    Excel and word now don’t open on file click.

    Have to open the program with “run as admin.” Did reinstall of office, and much other stuff – still same.

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    • June 14, 2024 at 8:40 am #4245913
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      Reply To: New Office bug after Windows update

      by kees_b · about 8 months, 1 week ago

      In reply to New Office bug after Windows update

      Let’s start with getting the problem clear.

      What file do you do the non-working click on, (1) the spreadsheet/document that you want to open or (2) the program (Winword.exe / Excel.exe)? Or do both methods fail?

    • June 15, 2024 at 8:08 am #4246041

      Reposted for markknightroam

      by maverickwhites0 · about 8 months, 1 week ago

      In reply to New Office bug after Windows update

      Try resetting file associations for Excel and Word: Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Set defaults by app, choose Microsoft Excel/Word, and set it as default. If issue persists, try a system restore to a point before the update or contact Microsoft support.

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