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Winword.exe Application Error in Windows: 9 Easy Fixes
Apply these fixes to resolve the Winword.exe application error
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Updated onSeptember 17, 2024
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If you’re seeing the winword.exe error and can’t open Word, it’s likely due to corrupt files, registry issues, an outdated OS, or a virus. Below, we’ll show you easy steps to fix this.
How do I fix Winword.exe application error on Windows 10?
1. Repair MS Office
2. Run an SFC and DISM Scan
Continue with DSIM:
Alternatively, you can use atool that specializes in file repair. These tools scan your PC for corrupted or damaged files and repair or restore them to their original version.
3. Check for Windows updates
Sometimes missing system updates can cause awinword.exe application errorto appear. To fix this issue, it’s advised to keep your system updated at all times. Also, an OS update will fix themsosync.exe Bad Imageerror.
4. Run an antivirus scan
There are times when the winword.exe application error occurs if there’s a malware infection on your system. Fir upWindows Defender, and run a full system scan.
Also, if you want to get specialized antivirus services and upgraded protection tools, you can certainly switch to moreeffective antivirus. We suggest you use a full-featured tool based on multi-layered protection such asESET NOD32.
5. Reinstall the software
Ifwinword.exe application errorkeeps appearing on your PC, the problem might be a corrupted installation. An alternative to the above-shown solution is using anuninstaller software.
Such tools remove the app and all files and registry entries related to it.
6. Undo System Changes with System Restore
7. Restart Winword process
8. Update Windows
9. Modify AppInit_DLLs
Where is Winword Exe located?
Apart from the above solutions, you can also try these three solutions to fix the Winword.exe application error on your Windows 11 PC. The solutions are almost similar for Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
You might also be interested onhow to fix Offspon.exe related errorsif you have encountered them.
Let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions helped you fix the problem on your PC.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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