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
    2018-01-15T15:39:57+00:00

    If I have more issues I will buy Office 2016 also, certainly am worn down by several issues with Windows 10.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-15T16:57:36+00:00

    I tried following that and found that the panes didn't seem  to have the right descriptions or options.

    did a reinstall which seems ok ......for now.

    but now I have a dell inspiron laptop which lost wifi, resolved with a fresh install after a lot of frustrating and non working 'fixes' but the fresh install lost the authorization key/digital signature and its a non activated install.   Also its come up with the win10china etc etc updater which many people think looks like malware? Is it a kosher ms app.

    Once upon a time microsoft would issue patches  but now we haven't got a scooby what they're doing.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-15T17:01:56+00:00

    depending on the features you need I'd check out Libreoffice first.    MS is looking like a protection racket along with Norton etc.

    Dont know how much 2016 is compared to 365 . is it the same thing.   Its Ok if youre a lawyer or similar high income and need it.   Charities and not for profit will find it a big drain on dwindling resources.

    think I've just persuaded myself to go Ubuntu.....

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-15T21:42:09+00:00

    my giggle for the day, thanks!  LOL

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