Troubleshooting
If you run into an error, glitch, bug, or any other sign of trouble while using Office 2010, 2007, or 2003, see our list for suggestions about what you should do next. Regardless of whether you need to download an update or follow specific advice, we'll cover the update process, discuss compatibility issues, and provide other solutions.
Fixing Errors with Microsoft Office Diagnostics
Using Excel 2007 as an example, this article shows how you can use MS Office's Diagnostics tests to find and fix errors.
Using Safe Mode to Diagnose Word Startup Problems
If Word is having trouble with Registry data, its Normal.dot file, and similar problems, take advantage of Safe Mode.
PowerPoint 2010 Compatibility Checker
Before sending your presentation to others who may not have Office 2010 installed yet, use the Compatibility Checker to see if an earlier PowerPoint version will be able to open the file.
5 Word Processing Mistakes to Avoid
Consider these tips before changing Word's default options too much.
How to Protect Access to an Outlook PST File with a Password
Because you can assign a password to individual Outlook PST files, you can extend this protection for Access data, too.