Error 0xC0000142 when you start an Office application
To help you resolve this, try the solutions below. We've listed the most common solutions first so try the steps in the order they're listed. Make sure Office is updated to Version 2102 (Build 13801.20808) or later. If you're not setup for automatic updates do the following:
Classic Outlook and Microsoft 365 applications crashing on Windows ...
Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in classic Outlook for Windows.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Microsoft365.com, Microsoft Office
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.
Uninstall Microsoft 365 or Office from a PC - Microsoft Support
Learn how to uninstall Office from a PC using the Control Panel or with the uninstall support tool.
Applies To:
Office 2024, Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu. Select the Microsoft 365 or Office product you want to repair and select Modify. Note: This will repair the entire Office suite even if it's just one application you want to repair such as Word or Excel.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, InfoPath 2013, Microsoft Office, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.
I get a "stopped working" error when I start Office applications on my ...
Provides steps to determine if an add-in is causing a crash (stopped working message) when you try to start an Office application.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Visio Professional 2013, Microsoft365.com
Description of the security update for Word 2016: July 11, 2023 ...
To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2023-33150. Note: To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Microsoft Word 2016 installed on the computer.
Microsoft 365 troubleshooters - Microsoft Support
Get Help has troubleshooters for Microsoft 365 you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter. Available Microsoft 365 troubleshooters.
Error code 30068 when installing Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to resolve error code 30068 when installing Office.
Applies To:
Office 2024, Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Office 2013, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Click2Run, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin