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ape...@gmail.com
Jan 9, 2008, 5:05:38 AM1/9/08
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I just finished reinstalling Microsoft Word and I'm upset that it
still doesn't fix the problem of my inability to click it. Lets say I
launch Microsoft Word, I can do pretty much everything from creating a
new document and typing paragraphs. But lets say I use my mouse to
click in the middle of the paragraph to correct something, it doesn't
let me do that. When I go from my desktop background by clicking
OUTSIDE the microsoft Word screen; I try to click back again on
Microsoft word but it doesn't even make the Window active. I'd have to
click on the very top part of the Application, you know in the same
interface where the MINIMIZE / MAXIMIZE / CLOSE buttons are.
still doesn't fix the problem of my inability to click it. Lets say I
launch Microsoft Word, I can do pretty much everything from creating a
new document and typing paragraphs. But lets say I use my mouse to
click in the middle of the paragraph to correct something, it doesn't
let me do that. When I go from my desktop background by clicking
OUTSIDE the microsoft Word screen; I try to click back again on
Microsoft word but it doesn't even make the Window active. I'd have to
click on the very top part of the Application, you know in the same
interface where the MINIMIZE / MAXIMIZE / CLOSE buttons are.
I'm using Windows Vista by the way.
Thanks!
Terry Farrell
Jan 9, 2008, 5:40:37 AM1/9/08
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Presuming that the document isn't Protected against editing (are you able to
select Menu items with the mouse?), you have an incompatible add-in.
Uninstall whatever it is.
select Menu items with the mouse?), you have an incompatible add-in.
Uninstall whatever it is.
--
Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP
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Guzman@discussions.microsoft.com Antonio Guzman
Jan 9, 2008, 7:20:31 PM1/9/08
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I have exactly the same problem. I am also using Vista. I checked my add-ins
and I have nothing (it shows "requirements", but I think it comes with Word,
I didn't install it). I installed the Service Pack, plus all available
updates, and the problem persist.
I don't know exactly how this problem started. The only thing I remember
doing lately was the installation of AGe of Empires, an old version. I 'don't
find any way to uninstall it except erasing he files, but I doubt this is the
reason.
Yes, I can select menu items, the document is not protected (it happens with
any document).
I am using two monitors. I tried using only one but I keep having the problem.
Thanks,
and I have nothing (it shows "requirements", but I think it comes with Word,
I didn't install it). I installed the Service Pack, plus all available
updates, and the problem persist.
I don't know exactly how this problem started. The only thing I remember
doing lately was the installation of AGe of Empires, an old version. I 'don't
find any way to uninstall it except erasing he files, but I doubt this is the
reason.
Yes, I can select menu items, the document is not protected (it happens with
any document).
I am using two monitors. I tried using only one but I keep having the problem.
Thanks,
CB
Jan 9, 2008, 8:18:02 PM1/9/08
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I have the same problem that started today. The only thing that happened was
Word was closed before I saved the document and it was saved as a recovery
document. i resaved it as recommended but I cannot use my cursor any where
with the document or on the scroll bar. I've searched everywhere to find
what the cause is and it is only in word. When I try to close word it show
the box that states :word has stopped working" and it then restart word. Any
help???????
Word was closed before I saved the document and it was saved as a recovery
document. i resaved it as recommended but I cannot use my cursor any where
with the document or on the scroll bar. I've searched everywhere to find
what the cause is and it is only in word. When I try to close word it show
the box that states :word has stopped working" and it then restart word. Any
help???????
Antonio Guzman
Jan 9, 2008, 10:25:02 PM1/9/08
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Solved!
Terry was right. I took out an add-in regarding automatic generation of
requirement models in PowerDesigner from Word. I didn't install this add-in,
it was either an automatic update or it was PowerDesigner.
To solve it:
- Press the "Office Buton"
- Select "Word options"
- Select the tab for Add-ins
- If you have that add-in, remove it.
Good luck!
AG
Terry was right. I took out an add-in regarding automatic generation of
requirement models in PowerDesigner from Word. I didn't install this add-in,
it was either an automatic update or it was PowerDesigner.
To solve it:
- Press the "Office Buton"
- Select "Word options"
- Select the tab for Add-ins
- If you have that add-in, remove it.
Good luck!
AG
ape...@gmail.com
Jan 9, 2008, 11:11:10 PM1/9/08
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On Jan 9, 10:25 pm, Antonio Guzman> > > > <aper...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > >news:23cd1438-772c-471c...@p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> > > > >I just finished reinstalling Microsoft Word and I'm upset that it
> > > > > still doesn't fix the problem of my inability to click it. Lets say I
> > > > > launch Microsoft Word, I can do pretty much everything from creating a
> > > > > new document and typing paragraphs. But lets say I use my mouse to
> > > > > click in the middle of the paragraph to correct something, it doesn't
> > > > > let me do that. When I go from my desktop background by clicking
> > > > > OUTSIDE the microsoft Word screen; I try to click back again on
> > > > > Microsoft word but it doesn't even make the Window active. I'd have to
> > > > > click on the very top part of the Application, you know in the same
> > > > > interface where the MINIMIZE / MAXIMIZE / CLOSE buttons are.
>
> > > > > I'm using Windows Vista by the way.
>
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > >news:23cd1438-772c-471c...@p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> > > > >I just finished reinstalling Microsoft Word and I'm upset that it
> > > > > still doesn't fix the problem of my inability to click it. Lets say I
> > > > > launch Microsoft Word, I can do pretty much everything from creating a
> > > > > new document and typing paragraphs. But lets say I use my mouse to
> > > > > click in the middle of the paragraph to correct something, it doesn't
> > > > > let me do that. When I go from my desktop background by clicking
> > > > > OUTSIDE the microsoft Word screen; I try to click back again on
> > > > > Microsoft word but it doesn't even make the Window active. I'd have to
> > > > > click on the very top part of the Application, you know in the same
> > > > > interface where the MINIMIZE / MAXIMIZE / CLOSE buttons are.
>
> > > > > I'm using Windows Vista by the way.
>
> > > > > Thanks!
It seems like I have an add in called SnagIT, which is a screen
capture. I'm uninstalling the software as of right now. I am not able
to go on office > word options > add ons tabs though.
ape...@gmail.com
Jan 9, 2008, 11:23:38 PM1/9/08
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Okay I uninstalled the add-in or any addins I had for Word and it
still doesn't let me do anything. help!
Terry Farrell
Jan 10, 2008, 5:09:08 AM1/10/08
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Test to see if it is an addin by starting Word in Safe Mode. From Start Run
(Winkey+R) and type in
(Winkey+R) and type in
winword /a
and press enter. Word now starts in its default install condition, bypassing
any customisations and add-ins, etc. Open a document and test.
Terry
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Terry Farrell
Jan 10, 2008, 5:10:48 AM1/10/08
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Test to see if it is an addin by starting Word in Safe Mode. From Start Run
(Winkey+R) and type in
(Winkey+R) and type in
winword /a
and press enter. Word now starts in its default install condition, bypassing
any customisations and add-ins, etc. Open a document and test.
Terry
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ape...@gmail.com
Jan 10, 2008, 5:45:55 AM1/10/08
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On Jan 10, 5:10 am, "Terry Farrell" <mv...@po193qw.co.uk> wrote:
> Test to see if it is an addin by starting Word in Safe Mode. From Start Run
> (Winkey+R) and type in
>
> winword /a
>
> and press enter. Word now starts in its default install condition, bypassing
> any customisations and add-ins, etc. Open a document and test.
>
> Terry
>
> Test to see if it is an addin by starting Word in Safe Mode. From Start Run
> (Winkey+R) and type in
>
> winword /a
>
> and press enter. Word now starts in its default install condition, bypassing
> any customisations and add-ins, etc. Open a document and test.
>
> Terry
>
That works perfectly fine! Thanks!
Terry Farrell
Jan 10, 2008, 10:09:34 AM1/10/08
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That's not a solution: that is only to prove that there is a third party
addin screwing up Word. You need to find and remove the addin. Starting in
Safe Mode is not a solution.
addin screwing up Word. You need to find and remove the addin. Starting in
Safe Mode is not a solution.
Terry
And if you must insist on bottom posting, please trim your posts.
jvignali
Jan 10, 2008, 10:57:03 AM1/10/08
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So how do you un install an application that you suspect to be the culprit?
Like Guzman in an earlier post, my son tried to install (unsucsessfully)an
older version of Age of Empires, and now I'm in this pickle.
Like Guzman in an earlier post, my son tried to install (unsucsessfully)an
older version of Age of Empires, and now I'm in this pickle.
CB
Jan 10, 2008, 12:00:03 PM1/10/08
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Thank you. It works perfectly.
ape...@gmail.com
Jan 10, 2008, 2:24:47 PM1/10/08
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I don't know what you mean if I insist on bottom posting / trimming
posts.
In microsoft word 2007, I am not able to click on Word OPtions > Add
Ins, it won't let me. So how will I be able to uninstall the
application thats interfering with it?
CB
Jan 10, 2008, 3:01:02 PM1/10/08
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The test shows something has changed since the original version. But I
cannot identify what. My security has made all addins disabled except one
which is a contribute template. How do I save the original version to
replace what I have on there now?
cannot identify what. My security has made all addins disabled except one
which is a contribute template. How do I save the original version to
replace what I have on there now?
Terry Farrell
Jan 10, 2008, 3:27:57 PM1/10/08
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Uninstall through Add/Remove Programs (or Program & Features in Vista). But
check to see what add-ins you have installed.
check to see what add-ins you have installed.
Terry
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Terry Farrell
Jan 10, 2008, 3:29:14 PM1/10/08
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'the original version'. Would you
elaborate please.
elaborate please.
Terry
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CB
Jan 10, 2008, 4:13:06 PM1/10/08
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You referred to it as opening in safe mode. I thought that it was opening up
the program in the mode that it was originally placed on the computer.
the program in the mode that it was originally placed on the computer.
jvignali
Jan 10, 2008, 4:25:01 PM1/10/08
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I uninstalled all add ins and I'm still having the same problem.
I also read a recommendation in the community to delete recent templates
because they could be corrupt, and that didn't do the trick either.
I think it has something to do with my laptop power going out while I was
working on it.
I also read a recommendation in the community to delete recent templates
because they could be corrupt, and that didn't do the trick either.
I think it has something to do with my laptop power going out while I was
working on it.
ape...@gmail.com
Jan 10, 2008, 6:45:29 PM1/10/08
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On Jan 10, 4:25 pm, jvignali <jvign...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
wrote:
I don't even know what add ins are installed that relates to MS
Word...
Right now I'm sticking with the winword /a command.
Terry Farrell
Jan 11, 2008, 5:03:29 AM1/11/08
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If Safe Mode works, then you MUST have an addin that is messing up Word. See
this for locating all of Word's add-ins:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011514521033.aspx
this for locating all of Word's add-ins:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011514521033.aspx
Persevere because an addin is your problem.
Terry
Terry Farrell
Jan 11, 2008, 5:05:38 AM1/11/08
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You mean it works in Safe Mode. This confirms that you MUST have an addin
screwing up Word. See these instructions for locating all of Word's add-ins:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011514521033.aspx
screwing up Word. See these instructions for locating all of Word's add-ins:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011514521033.aspx
Terry
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ape...@gmail.com
Jan 14, 2008, 6:45:51 AM1/14/08
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> >> >> >>news:23cd1438-772c-471c...@p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> >> >> >> >I just finished reinstalling Microsoft Word and I'm upset that it
> >> >> >> > still doesn't fix the problem of my inability to click it. Lets
> >> >> >> > say
> >> >> >> > I
> >> >> >> > launch Microsoft Word, I can do pretty much everything from
> >> >> >> > creating
> >> >> >> > a
> >> >> >> > new document and typing paragraphs. But lets say I use my mouse
> >> >> >> > to
> >> >> >> > click in the middle of the paragraph to correct something, it
> >> >> >> > doesn't
> >> >> >> > let me do that. When I go from my desktop background by clicking
> >> >> >> > OUTSIDE the microsoft Word screen; I try to click back again on
> >> >> >> > Microsoft word but it doesn't even make the Window active. I'd
> >> >> >> > have
> >> >> >> > to
> >> >> >> > click on the very top part of the Application, you know in the
> >> >> >> > same
> >> >> >> > interface where the MINIMIZE / MAXIMIZE / CLOSE buttons are.
>
> >> >> >> > I'm using Windows Vista by the way.
>
> >> >> >> > Thanks!
Okay it worked, basically I went to safe mode and disabled any
"ACTIVE" COM, which was the PDF viewer from Acrobat. Thanks alot!
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