10 Free Microsoft tools to repair MS office
If you're experiencing issues with Microsoft Office
applications, there are several free methods and tools available to help repair
them:
- Built-in
Office Repair Feature:
- For
Windows 10 and 11:
- Right-click
the Start button and select Apps and Features.
- Find
your Microsoft Office installation in the list, select it, and click Modify.
- Choose
between Quick Repair (fixes most issues quickly without an
internet connection) and Online Repair (more comprehensive and
requires an internet connection).
- Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
- Where
to Get It: Microsoft Support
- Microsoft
Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA):
- This
free tool helps diagnose and fix issues with various Microsoft products,
including Office.
- Download
SaRA from the official Microsoft website.
- After
installation, launch the tool and select the Office application you're
having trouble with.
- Follow
the prompts to diagnose and resolve the issue.
- Where
to Get It: MiniTool
- Inbox
Repair Tool (SCANPST.EXE):
- If
you're encountering issues specifically with Microsoft Outlook data files
(.pst or .ost), you can use the Inbox Repair Tool.
- Locate
SCANPST.EXE on your computer (its location depends on your version of
Outlook).
- Run
the tool and follow the instructions to repair your Outlook data files.
4. Microsoft
Easy Fix Tools
o These
are free troubleshooting tools that address common issues with Microsoft
products.
o Download
and run specific fixes for your problem (e.g., Office uninstallation issues,
update problems).
o Where
to Get It: Microsoft Easy Fix Solutions
5. Microsoft
Update Troubleshooter
o If
your Office apps are not updating properly, this tool can diagnose and fix
update-related issues.
o Where
to Get It: Windows Update Troubleshooter
6. Microsoft
Safety Scanner
o This
tool helps detect and remove malware that might be affecting your Office
installation.
o Use
it if you suspect that malware is causing Office errors or crashes.
o Where
to Get It: Microsoft Safety Scanner
7. Office
Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT)
o Though
officially discontinued, it may still be available on trusted download sites or
via Microsoft's archives.
o Provides
a detailed analysis of configuration issues for Office apps.
8. FixIt
Solution for Office Activation
o If
you're experiencing activation problems, Microsoft offers a guided assistant to
resolve activation-related issues.
o Where
to Get It: Office Activation Troubleshooter
9. Support
Diagnostics Platform
o For
advanced troubleshooting, Microsoft provides diagnostic tools that support IT
admins in analyzing and fixing Office issues.
o Where
to Get It: Available for IT professionals with access to Microsoft Diagnostics Toolkit.
10. Microsoft
Office Add-ins Troubleshooter
o Helps
resolve issues caused by faulty or conflicting add-ins in Office programs like
Word, Excel, and Outlook.
o Disable
or manage add-ins via Office application settings:
·
Go to File > Options > Add-Ins.
·
Use the Manage Add-ins dropdown to
disable or remove problematic add-ins.
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