Re: Cannot access help in Office XP programs

From: azdadsix (azdadsix_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/23/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 12:05:05 -0800

"azdadsix" wrote:

>
>
> "garfield-n-odie" wrote:
>
> > I understand that editing the Windows registry can be a bit scary if you
> > haven't done it before. Yes, if something bad happens, you can go back
> > to a system restore point. See
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306084 "How to restore the operating
> > system to a previous state in Windows XP" for more information. If you
> > edit only the two registry keys mentioned in
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319956 , the worst thing that should
> > happen if you do it incorrectly is that Office XP won't work, but
> > Windows and the rest of your programs should still be okay.
> >
> >
> > Based upon my elaborated explanation of the problem do you think that following the instructions to modify the registry is the most likely solution? What if I uninstalled Office XP and then reinstalled it in a new directory?

I tried to edit the registry but couldn't find Everyone under
CLSID/permissions. Do I change all groups listed to Full Control?

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