Error Message After You Install Works 7.0: Microsoft Word Has Encountered a Problem and Needs to Close (331987)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 7.0
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2003

This article was previously published under Q331987

SYMPTOMS

When you start Word 2002, you may receive the following error message:
Microsoft Word has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

If you click Click Here, a second dialog box that contains information about the error opens. The information contains the following:

Error Signature

AppName: winword.exe AppVer: 10.0.4030.0
ModName: unknown ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00650053

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if both of the following conditions are true:
  • You install Works 7.0 on your computer.
  • Word 2002 is already installed on the same computer.

RESOLUTION

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Release Date: Oct-30-2002

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/30/2003
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