Re: office assistant error

Thanks Beth.

What's simple code to ensure it's switched off in the startup of each
database? That'd ensure it's off when Excel or Word are run.

The hotfix would have to be installed from the server by IT with
confirmation from head office etc. So the code would be the far easier route!

Thanks.

"Beth Melton" wrote:

This is a known issue when you are using mixed versions of Office
applications. It's caused by turning the Office Assistant on/off in the
mixed versions. There is a hotfix available to correct the error:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840644

Note that the actual steps used in the cause may vary.

BUT the "fix" is to start the Office Assistant everytime you start an Office
2000 application. If you'd prefer that does not occur then the suggested
workaround is to leave the critter turned off.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Melton
What is a Microsoft MVP? http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpfaqs

Guides for the Office 2007 Interface:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx

"Fluke" <Fluke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:95CBD9B7-8627-46C8-A543-4A799EBB297D@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We seem to be having problems with the Office Assistant since we migrated
from Office 97 to Office 2003. We get, every so often, the message that
the
Office Assistant cannot be started.

Is there a way, maybe in the startup code of the database, to stop this
error?

For information, we use Excel 2000 and Word 2000, and Access 2003.

Thanks in advance.



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