Denny: I've merged and relocated both your threads to the Office forum, as it is apparent the same issue is affecting multiple applications and is likely to have a single solution for all of them. Deleting core files just because you're getting an error isn't a smart way to try to fix problems.

Have you tried repairing the Office installation (via Programs & Features > Microsoft Office > Change in the Windows Control Panel)?

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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]