Safe Mode Cures Lots

Start Word 2007 in safe mode 

Sometimes – not always – Word 2007 will drive you mad. Most of the time it’s to do with a corrupted start up file, a broken link or a rogue add-on. 

 Here’s a suggestion. Start Word in safe mode (that often gets all the little ducks back in a nice row), then close it, then start it again normally. 

This example uses Windows XP Pro – in Vista / 7 you don’t need run – just use the gap near the bottom of your menus. 

Click on the browse button then follow this sequence   

my computer ->c->program files->microsoft office->office12 then select winword.exe   

You’ll see this display   

In this display I’ve delected winword.exe If you need to try starting another programme in safe mode select it instead (powerpnt is powerpoint, mspub is publisher).  Click on the open button – you’ll then see   

Then, place your cursor in the displayed text – scroll to the end – past the last quote mark, and add the following   

When Word starts up – you’ll see this   

Close Word, then open it as normal.