Strange message on opening Word

hlsmlane · 04-09-2009, 12:10 PM

I'm using Office97 on an HP computer with Vista Home Premium. When opening Word, I get a message box headed "Microsoft Virtual Basic" which contains the message "Compile error in hidden module: AutoExec" This is a recent thing, it didn't happen when I first got the computer. Also, I click "OK" and the box goes away, and I can use Word normally. How did this nuisance start, and how can I get rid of it?

**macropod** · 04-10-2009, 12:22 AM

Hi hlsmlane,

The error message realtes to "Microsoft Visual Basic" and is probably caused by an errant Add-in. You can see a list of the add-ins that could be giving you grief via Tools|Customise|Toolbars. Anything listed after 'Word Art' could be the culprit. Try repairing or removing & reinstalling those items.

Do note too that, although you might be able to get it to run satisfactorily, Office 97 is not supported on Windows Vista.

04-09-2009, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
hlsmlane Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Vista Home Premium	Strange message on opening Word I'm using Office97 on an HP computer with Vista Home Premium. When opening Word, I get a message box headed "Microsoft Virtual Basic" which contains the message "Compile error in hidden module: AutoExec" This is a recent thing, it didn't happen when I first got the computer. Also, I click "OK" and the box goes away, and I can use Word normally. How did this nuisance start, and how can I get rid of it?

04-10-2009, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
macropod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 570 OS: Vista	Re: Strange message on opening Word Hi hlsmlane, The error message realtes to "Microsoft Visual Basic" and is probably caused by an errant Add-in. You can see a list of the add-ins that could be giving you grief via Tools\|Customise\|Toolbars. Anything listed after 'Word Art' could be the culprit. Try repairing or removing & reinstalling those items. Do note too that, although you might be able to get it to run satisfactorily, Office 97 is not supported on Windows Vista. __________________ Cheers macropod (MS MVP -Word)