stdole32.tlb in Excel

Anonymous
2012-12-18T12:58:33+00:00

I am running Windows 8, and I have just reinstalled Office 2007.  When I open Excel, I get a screen that shows stdole32.tlb and then office goes on to configure.  This happens each time I open up Excel.  How do I stop this?  I don't have the regedit function, that I used to have with prior versions of windows.

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Anonymous
2012-12-19T09:32:06+00:00

Hi Susie,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

In addition to Chip's suggestions you may also follow the steps mentioned below and check if it helps:

Try the steps mentioned below and check if it helps resolve the issue:

Important: Ensure to back-up the registry before changing the registry keys:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

·         Go to Run (press Windows+R key on the keyboard simultaneously) and type regedit

·         Navigate to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > Excel.Chart.8

·         Right Click on key and select Permissions

·         In the Permission windows > click on Add tab and add Everyone

·         Once this is done, click on the Advanced tab > Owner > highlight Everyone > click on Apply and Ok

·         In the Permission > select Everyone > enable the check box for Full Control and Read then click on Apply and Ok

·         Click on F5 to refresh, this should create a new Sub key below Excel.Chart.8 called Protocol > right click on the key and repeat step 3 – 5.

·         Refresh again and follow the same sequence of steps to add permission to the following Sub keys StdFileEditing >Server.

·         Close the registry editor.

You may also refer the link mentioned below which discusses about the similar error message and check if it helps:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-office_install/stdole32tlb-file-missing/ba3e940d-d628-4334-ac89-5e8ac9878093

I hope the above suggestions helps to resolve your issue. If you need any further assistance reply and we will be glad to assist you.

Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-10T21:53:15+00:00

    Hi there

    I am running a Windows 8 machine with Microsoft Office 2007.

    Excel was working correctly, but for the last couple of days, when I try to open an Excel file I get stdole32.tlb (OK).

    When I click OK it configures the 2007 Microsoft Office System, and then opens the Excel document. It does this for every document.

    I have tried some of the fixes for other versions of Windows but none of them help.

    Can you help please.

    Pete

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-19T09:03:59+00:00

    Hi

    I tried to follow the steps above but when i clicked on the registry key ending Excel.Chart.8 I was given an error message box saying that an error was preventing it from opening. When I tried to change permissions on it anyway I was told that I couldn't see the permissions but I was able to change them! Then the Permissions box opened and was all blank - no users/administrators. I was unable to save any changes as access was restricted.

    I have tried so many fixes for this problem but nothing is working so far. I hope you can help or point me to someone who can.

    thanks

    Tim

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-12-26T16:02:43+00:00

    Thank you very much, I appreciate your help.  The problem is now fixed!

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-12-26T16:01:42+00:00

    Thank you very much.  This has taken care of my problem completely!

    I appreciate this very much.

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