You receive the "Compile error in hidden module: RegistrationDB" error message when you try to start Excel 2000 (235326)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q235326

SYMPTOMS

When you start or quit Microsoft Excel, you receive an error message similar to the following:
Compile error in hidden module: RegistrationDB

CAUSE

This problem may occur when the following conditions are true:
  • A file named Pdfwrite.xla is in the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Xlstart folder on your hard disk.

    -and-

  • You have upgraded to Microsoft Excel 2000 from Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0 or earlier.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, remove the Pdfwrite.xla file from the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Xlstart folder on your hard disk.

MORE INFORMATION

When you install some versions of Adobe Acrobat, the installation program places the Pdfwrite.xla file on your computer.

Contact Adobe Systems Inc. for more information about the Pdfwrite.xla file. For information about how to contact Adobe Systems Inc., click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/28/2004
Keywords:kbstartprogram kberrmsg kbprb KB235326
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