Runtime error "5"

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Bob Baker

I installed Flight Simulator 2004 and now I have the
following error in Word, Works and when I exit and turn
off my machine for the evening:
Run-Time error "5" -Invalid procedure call or argument
Microsoft Visual Basic

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of it so I can run my
old applications?

Thanks

Bob
 
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Beth Melton

Hi Bob,

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.

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


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Beth Melton
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