stdole32.tlb in Excel

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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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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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Anonymous

2018-03-07T03:54:49+00:00

Can you be more specific on the steps/clicks you did after you ran that link for older Win versions? You originally said "Click on Run programs made for previous versions of windows....and follow instructions !!" but there were multiple links to choose from once it was started...
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Anonymous

2018-03-07T03:42:33+00:00

Hi,

I am sorry the simple fix didnt work for any of you. I have msoffice Pro 2007 installed and am running Win10. I had just bought a new laptop and installed the office pro on it. It came bundled with Office 365.

The MSO had been running fine and the stdole error cropped up only last week for some reason. I then uninstalled office 365 after I started to get the stdole error.

I intially followed the regedit steps and other suggestions in this thread and nothing worked.

Its then I came across the control panel suggestion of allowing older programs to work with my current configuration.

This worked for me and I am NOT getting the stupid stdole error. So I am assuming I must have done something right.

Thankfully no stdole error for me and I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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Anonymous

2018-03-06T18:57:13+00:00

Thanks for the input Rix1957. I tried it but it doesn't work any longer. It simply directs you to buy the new Office 365 program. And so it goes!!!

When will Microsoft fix Windows 10 and stop it from breaking our older software. I don't consider that supporting older software just being ethical!!!
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Anonymous

2018-03-06T18:53:44+00:00

I did the same as you have posted i tried windows 8 and then 7 no outcome all is the same
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