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
    2016-10-19T07:00:51+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.

    I have found that the easiest way around this - though not a permanent solution - is to open Excel in Safe Mode.  Hold Ctrl key down and click on Excel (keep Ctrl held down),  A message comes up immediately asking if you want to open Excel in Safe Mode - click Yes and it opens straight away.  I have not noticed any difference when using Excel in Safe Mode.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-13T22:43:40+00:00

    Hi there

    I found your solution for a Windows 8 machine, and although the links in the Registry were not exactly the same I followed it OK. However nothing has altered and for every Excel document, I have to setup the Office System 2007 (which is rather boring)!!!

    Can you help me please?

    Pete

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-18T15:37:53+00:00

    Like everyone else I was able to remove all other errors except the stdole32.dll.  What I eventually stumbled on that worked for me is listed below

    1. Right click on your excel shortcut
    2. Select properties
    3. Select "Compatibility" tab
    4. Select "Change settings for all users" button at bottom of box
    5. Check the box for "Run this program as as administrator"
    6. Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and

        Select Windows 7 from the drop down box

    1. Select Apply

    This bypasses the issue after the recent windows 10 updates.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-11-27T10:32:19+00:00

    Hi there

    I am running a Windows 7 machine with Microsoft Office 2007.

    Excel was working correctly, but since 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 and for every office and word file.

    I have tried some of the fixes for other versions of Windows i.e microsoft fix it but none of them help.

    Can you help please.

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