Microsoft Word is one of the most used text editors. The executable file name for the application is WinWord.exe. Many users have reported that while trying to open the application, they get the following error: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000715). Click OK to close the. The executable file name for the application is WinWord.exe. Many users have reported that while trying to open the application, they get the following error: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000715). Are you getting WinWord.exe application error during the installation of MS office and you don’t know how to fix it, i hope this guide help you. Apr 07, 2019 Press Win key + R, type 'winword.exe /safe' in the blank box, press Enter. If Word can start in Safe Mode, the issue should be related to 3rd-party add-ins, disable the suspicious add-ins to determine which one caused the problem. You can also try repairing Office from Control Panel - Programs and Features, check if this helps.
- Winword.exe Application Error Windows 7
- Winword.exe Application Error Fix
- Winword.exe Application Error 1000
Symptoms
Microsoft Office 2016 applications may crash or cannot start. The applications that have been seen to be affected are Excel, Outlook, Skype for Business, Word, Access, Publisher, Project and OneNote.
Winword.exe Application Error Windows 7
Additionally, in the Application Event log, you may find a crash signature similar to the following in event ID 1000:
Note
- The Application Name will be the name of the executable of the application, such as excel.exe, outlook.exe, lync.exe, winword.exe, msaccess.exe, mspub.exe, winproj.exe, or onenote.exe.
- The Application Version, Module Version and Offset will vary.
Workaround
Important
Follow the steps in this section carefully. Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Before you modify it, back up the registry for restoration in case problems occur.
To work around this issue, follow these steps:
- Exit all Office 2016 applications.
- Start Registry Editor. To do this, use one of the following procedures, as appropriate for your version of Windows.
- Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8:Press Windows Key + R to open a Run dialog box. Type regedit.exe and then press OK.
- Windows 7: Click Start, type regedit.exe in the search box, and then press Enter.
- Locate and then select the following registry key:HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice16.0CommonGeneral
- Locate the ShownFirstRunOptin registry value in the key that is specified in step 3. If you do not find ShownFirstRunOptin, go to step 5. If you do find it, go to step 7.
- If you do not find the ShownFirstRunOptin registry value, point to New on the Edit menu, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Type ShownFirstRunOptin, and then press ENTER.
- Right-click ShownFirstRunOptin, and then click Modify.
- In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
- On the File menu, click Exit to exit Registry Editor.
Last Updated: March 28, 2018
Winword.exe Application Error Fix
ISSUE
When you try to start an Office 2016 app, such as Excel 2016 or Word 2016, it fails and you get error code 0xC0000142.
Winword.exe Application Error 1000
STATUS: FIXED
This issue is fixed in Monthly Channel Version 1803 (Build 9126.2116) or greater. To get the latest update immediately, open any Office app and choose File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.