This has never happened before and also wiped google search engine (yes, I know) out but finally, in the wee hours, got google back with my bookmarks and history so that's fine.
Yes, updated and checked for viruses.
Back to Office - Yes, I've done a search and most every solution is to either:
1) Go into Programs to uninstall/change/repair. I've tried several times to repair it with the Windows Office Starter pop up window but it doesn't work.
2) Or completely uninstall and download to reinstall it again. Problem is, I can't find any site that has it to reinstall. The MS site that was recommended for people back years ago doesn't exist anymore - 404. Can't find it at MS.com. CNET only has a "try me" which is a limited trial so that's no good.
Did MS mess us over again? Thinking it may be related to an update a few days ago?? Updates usually messes something up and I spend the next week trying to fix it.
Had Linux and it died after 2 years so am not switching over again. Have another computer with Windows 10 but can't stand it so am holding out as long as possible with my old friend 7.
Windows 10 is a blight on mylife.
“lick to run”?
in before someone said “linux”.
Do not lick windows!
That is taste-ware!
“lick-to-Run.”?
Did you download the porno version, “mistakenly”?
Seriously I have had 2 Windows 10 OS’s puke in the last 2 months.
Linux doesn’t just die on it’s own. Had to be an inside job by someone with the key to the door. :)
Download OpenOffice. Been using it for years instead of Office. Works fine.
I bet Windows 7 “phoned home” and Microsnot decided you can no longer run their program.
Dont’cha love it when it tells you to contact your system admin, and you’re not even part of a system?
I have a similar problem.
On my Win7 desktop, MS Office Starter quit working at all. When I try to update it, it stalls out.
On my Win7 laptop about a month ago, I started getting notices to update the MS Office Starter. I click ‘yes’ and nothing happens. Then, the message window pops up again and asks whether I want to update it. The cycle repeats.
I have automatic Windows updates turned OFF on both machines.
I really don’t mind because I use older versions of Word, Excel and Publisher (1997-98).
Did you try googling it?
Here is one entry discussing the problem and possible solution. You can cut and paste the error message (all or portions) into the goggle search box and it should provide links to possible solutions.
I should try that. Nothing else seems to be fixing the bugs in my Windows 10 system.
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-repair-microsoft-office/
Microsoft removed 2007’s Diagnostic Tool in Office 2010, but you can still run an Office repair. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features, right-click on Microsoft Office 2010, and select Change.
Hope it works.
Looks like office received a security update and your OS needs an update as well. “Click Once” applications will keep themselves up to date whether you like it or not.
Run Windows update and patch your OS. The vulnerabilities Microsoft recently patched are critical.
p. s. On January 14 2020 windows 7 will no longer receive support.
No soup for you!
Don’t use 10-year-old software unless its public domain or you know how to use the source code.