Word: Error Message: "Compile error in hidden module ModMain" (230084)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 2000
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q230084 This article is a consolidation of the following previously available article: 250600 SYMPTOMS
When you start Word, the following error message may appear:
Compile error in hidden module: modMain
CAUSE
A third-party program called Voice Xpress may have installed some add-in files in the Word Startup folder. These add-in files are not compatible with Microsoft Word.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, remove the Voice Xpress add-in files from the Office Startup folder. To do this, follow these steps: NOTE: Word has the ability to automatically load templates, WLLs (Word libraries), and COM add-ins at startup. These files give Word added functionality.
- Quit all Microsoft Office applications.
- Using the Windows Explorer or My Computer, go to the Office Startup folder and the Word Startup folder.
The default location for the Word Startup folder is:
C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Startup
- Drag the following three files from the Office Startup folder to another location, such as your Windows Desktop:
- Wordai.wll
- Ezpwll32.wll
- Kword97.wll
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 2/4/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbnofix KB230084 |
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