Re-installing Microsoft Office

rumpelstiltskin_2

I am having problems with Microsoft Office on my new laptop (Access in particular) so I am planning to re-install it. Just have a couple of questions?

1. Should I uninstall Office before re-installing
2. Will I lose any files/ settings (especially bothered about outlook)

Thanks

T4i

If I remember correctly you can goto add/remove progs, choose uninstall office and it will bring a box up with options to add/remove components, repair or completely uninstall.

I'd try repair 1st.

blinky

You're right T4i - there is a repair option. It's the one I would go for first.

GlennTheBaker

I would make a backup of your files anyway - just to be sure. Incidentally, if you open one of the Office applications and click 'Help', there is a 'Detect and Repair' option. I assume this does the same as has been mentioned before but it may be useful.

Chippy_Minton

rumpelstiltskin wrote:

I am having problems with Microsoft Office on my new laptop (Access in particular) so I am planning to re-install it. Just have a couple of questions?

1. Should I uninstall Office before re-installing
2. Will I lose any files/ settings (especially bothered about outlook)

Thanks

No you won't lose any of your files or settings. Office files (including Outlook email folders and Office templates) are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\YourUsername\Application Data\, and your documents are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\YourUsername\My Documents\ (assuming the C: drive and you've saved files in the default location). The office programs are stored in C:\Program Files\ so uninstalling/reinstalling won't affect any documents you've created.

blinky

Reapir install replaces any damaged files and repairs the registry settings.