Resolved [Office 2010 - configuration process runs on each attempted use]

I installed Office Home and Student 2010 a few months ago, but every time i want to use it, it goes through the configuration process. I have read a few posts on the web, and they suggest removing my old office software, as this may be causing the problem. The old software is Office 97 Pro, and when i try to uninstall it, i get the message that i require the original disc to uninstall it, and i don't have this disc anymore. How can i uninstall it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Sorry, forgot to mention that i am running windows Vista.

 

Try using Windows Explorer to drill down to the real excel.exe program file in the programs folder, right-click it and select "Run as administrator ". Once activated this way it should remain that way.

For troublesome uninstalls, try Revo Uninstaller Freeware

 

Thank you, i'll give it a try.