No task bar for Word

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Barb

I recently started getting a "MS Visual Basic Runtime
error 5" message everytime I open Word. When I close
the document, I get a "invalid procedure call or
argument" message. Since this started happening, I no
longer have a task bar at the top of my screen. I have
tried re-installing Word, but the problem still exists.
Any idea what I should try next?
 
You can restore the menu bar and toolbars using the procedure detailed at
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. This may or may
not solve your other problem. You might see "WD2000: Error Message:
"Run-time Error '5'" When You Start Word" at
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=267572. If that still does not help, here
is what Office MVP Beth Melton has to say about runtime errors:

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. Another common add-in, the "Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for
Word" can only be found in your Add/Remove programs list.

Aside from the Works Suite Add-in, to determine if you have any add-ins you
can check for them using the following:

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.

As of Word 2000, Word can have COM add-ins, those that are added in via the
Registry rather than the Startup folders. To check for COM add-ins 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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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.mvps.org/word
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