Runtime Error in Word

[JRL]

Several times recently when I'm half way through typing a
letter in Word 2000 I get the following message
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error
Runtime Error
Program: C:\..............
Abnormal Program Termination
The program then shuts down and I lose all the letter I
have typed so far.
This has only started to happen recently. I'm running
Windows XP
Anyone got any ideas please??
John

 

[Beth Melton]

Hi John,

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.
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