Windows update leaves third-party Office document launches in limbo
Microsoft said a future Windows update will fix the bug, and advised users to open Office files directly as affected apps fail without error messages.
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Windows update leaves third-party Office document launches in limbo
Microsoft's June Windows update has upset some third-party applications that use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) automation to open or control Office apps, leaving users with failed document launches and, in some cases, no error message to explain what went wrong. According to Microsoft, "reports indicate that this issue may affect applications such as CCH Engagement, Workpaper Manager, dental software (such as Dentrix and Softdent), and Zote…
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Bug Breaking Office Launches in Popular Apps
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Microsoft Office applications after the installation of recent Windows 11 cumulative updates. The problem, listed under known issues for KB5094126 (OS Builds 26200.8655 and 26100.8655), can prevent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other Office apps from launching when opened through certain third-party software. The June 2026 Patch Tuesday […]
After the June patchday there are problems with striking office applications. Users can no longer start Word, Excel and Co. from certain third-party programs. Microsoft has already officially confirmed the bug. A transition solution exists. (Continue reading)
Users continue to complain en masse about the impact of the latest Windows 11 update. In addition to the reported issues, which the company has not yet officially commented on, Microsoft has confirmed the presence of another critical defect. Image generated by the Midjourney neural network. According to the official notice, installing the patches resulted in many third-party applications losing the ability to call Microsoft Office components and…
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