Hi Thomas,
I'm not sure which thread you are referring to but if Word works
properly when started using the /a switch then chances are the problem
is due to one of the following:
Corrupt Normal.dot. Locate Normal.dot and rename it to OldNormal.dot.
Word will create a new one upon starting.
If this resolves the problem, any customizations can be copied to the
new Normal.dot via the Organizer (Tools/Templates and Add-Ins) Once
this is complete OldNormal.dot can be discarded. If the problem still
exists then you can delete the new Normal.dot and rename your
OldNormal.dot to Normal.dot.
Registry Corruption: See this article for instructions on rebuilding
the Word/Data key:
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm
Global template/add-in: Go to Tools/Options/File Locations and note
the location of the Startup folder. Exit Word and locate the Startup
folder and see if any files are placed in the folder. If more than
one, move them one at a time and try starting Word after each file is
moved out of the folder until you determine which one is causing the
problem.
As of Word 2000, Word can have COM add-ins. COM are added via the
Registry rather than the Startup folders. To determine whether or not
you are using COM Add-In you can 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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Beth Melton
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