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[Fixed] Office 365/2016/2013 Won't Open with 'Stopped Working' Error in Windows 10


Office 365, 2016, 2013 Won't Open in Windows 10 with 'Stopped Working' Error Message

Microsoft community and Google search results suggest that the issue of Office not opening after a Windows 10 update, resulting in an "Office stopped working" error message, is not a new problem for Windows users.

If Microsoft Office 365, 2016 or 2013 has stopped working or cannot open normally, you can try to fix this issue by checking the system requirements, reinstalling the Office suite, running the Office Repair Tool, checking for updates, and running the System File Checker (SFC) tool to ensure that all system files are intact. Additionally, you can try to reset Office to its default settings, disable any recently installed add-ins, and check for any conflicts with other software or applications. If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to seek further assistance from Microsoft support or a professional IT technician.
If you're experiencing issues opening Office Word, Excel, PPT, or other files on your PC, don't worry. You can resolve the problem by following the methods outlined in this article.

Method 1. Fix Office 'Stopped Working' Error in Windows 10 with an Online Repair Tool

If Microsoft Office 365, 2016 or 2013 stops working or won't open on your PC, you can try an Office repair to fix the issue. To do this, go to Control Panel, click on Programs and Features, right-click on Microsoft Office and select "Change.

1. Click "Start" > "Control Panel" > Select "Programs" > "Programs and Features";
2. Right-click on Office 365, Office 2016 or Office 2013 > Select "Change";
3. Click "Online Repair" > click on "Repair" button. 
Wait for the process to complete, restart Windows and see if Word, Excel or other Office application work correctly. 

Method 2. Repair Corrupted System Files and Open Office in Repair Not Working Office

Bad sectors on a Windows system can cause corrupted system files, leading to issues such as Office not working properly or other problems.
If Microsoft Office is not working or won't open and displays a "stopped working" error message, you can try repairing any corrupted file systems and restarting your PC in Safe Mode to resolve the issue.

Part 1. Repair Corrupted System Files

Free download, install and launch Qiling Partition Master on your PC.

Qiling Partition Master Free allows you to effectively repair corrupted system files with a few simple steps.

Part 2. Start and Open Office in Safe Mode ​

1. Press Win + R to open Run dialog;

2. Type below command in the Run box.

3. After this, you can start an Office application to see if the problem has been fixed or not.

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