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Buffer Overrun Detected when running Microsoft Word (Italian version)

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Author: Ester Memoli MVP
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Article ID:555123
Last Review:June 2, 2004
Revision:1.0

SUMMARY

Word terminates its execution while typing or modifying or grammar-checking text

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SYMPTOMS

You could receive this error message:
 
"Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library"
 
"Buffer overrun detected! 
A buffer overun has been detected which has corrupted the program's internal state."
 
And Word must be closed.

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CAUSE

Italian users' feedback confirmed that msgrit32.dll and/or mssp32it.dll libraries cause Word crash.
These libraries belong to Italian grammar and spell checker.

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RESOLUTION

Check for updates in Office Update Website:
http://office.microsoft.com/OfficeUpdate/default.aspx
 
If updates don't work try these workarounds:
 
- Rename msgrit32.dll as msgrit32.dll.old
 
- Go to Word menu Tools > Options > Grammar and spelling
and uncheck the "Check grammar" and "Check spelling" boxes
 
- Go to Tools > Autocorrect options > Smart tag
and uncheck the "Label data with smart tag" box
 
 

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MORE INFORMATION

See also:
 
WD2002: Word Stops Responding When You Use Italian Grammar Checker

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=313455
 

WD2002: Error Message: Word Cannot Find the Spelling File Mssp3XX.dll or Mssp232.dll

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=273965
 

WD2000: Word 2000 May Randomly Stop Responding When You Use the Italian Word 2000 Grammar Checker

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321937

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Word 2002 Standard Edition
•Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 2

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kbpubmvp kbpubtypecca kbhowto KB555123

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