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

2016-06-29T19:16:48+00:00

> This procedure is a bit complicated

This procedure is simplynot doable for a non-software engineer, especially when you're on another language version of Windows!
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Anonymous

2016-02-22T10:04:32+00:00

This didn't work for me as there was no entry of "everyone" listed in this step - "Once this is done, click on the Advanced tab > Owner > highlight Everyone > click on Apply and **Ok"**This procedure is a bit complicated and I'd say MS should have a script to do this instead...
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Anonymous

2016-01-06T18:51:58+00:00
Hi Anula

I'm afraid this didn't work for me at all. I am running Windows 8.1 with Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and Microsoft project Standard 2007 on a Surface Pro.

This issue is driving me nuts. I believe the same STDOLE32.TLB is also the cause of me not being able to run Visual Reports from MS Project (according to my research) - keeps giving the error that Visual Reports needs Microsoft Excel 2003 or later installed
- which of course, it is.
Thank you,

Alex
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Anonymous

2015-08-06T10:06:03+00:00

I had this problem after downloading Office 2007 on my Surface Pro 3. I tried uninstalling from the programs menu then reinstalled but it didn't work.

I found a Microsoft uninstall tool on line and once again re-downloaded from my office download page and it worked like a dream. Search for the tool compatible with your system and office program.

Hope this helps.

Note:

I also cleaned my files to remove any remnants of the previous installed office. Not sure if it is necessary but it wouldn't hurt.
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