Compile Error in Hidden Module: AutoExec

[Charles Parker]

Each time I enter or exit an office program - Word,
Excell, Outlook - I get the subject error of a compile
error in a hiddne module: AutoExec.

It doesn;t seem to affect any of the work done - it is
just an error message everytime I use/exit a program.

The top of the message frame says 'Microsoft Visual Basic'.

Any suggesttions ? A real annoyance.

Regards, Charles
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Beth Melton]

Hi Charles,

A "compile" 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. ]

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.

For additional troubleshooting steps for errors starting/exiting Word
see this article:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/ProbsOpeningWord.htm

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP

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