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Error! Not a valid embedded object. when I try to insert a .wmf file as clipart

I am running Windows 7 with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010.

 

I may have changed some settings when I was trying to find and delete a virus from my computer recently.

 

I get this error when I try to insert clipart from Microsoft Online:

Error! Not a valid embedded object.

I have emptied my temporary internet files and made sure the folder is moved to the correct location.

 

I have run a repair on my Office software...

 

I am having the same trouble in Publisher - however, I only get a blank box and an error message when inserting it.

 

HELP PLEASE!! 

Could it be my firewall? 

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Hi Sarah,

 

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community. As I understand you are facing issues while inserting .wmf files as clip art in Word and publisher. Don’t worry I shall help you with the issue.

 

Try the below steps and check if it helps:

  • Log in as an Administrator and go to Control Panel, Internet Options, General, Settings
  • Move Folder to move the cache directory from C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files to C:\Documents and Settings\<administrator's username>\Local Settings and verify the result.

 

If the above step fails, create a new user account for Windows and check if the issue occurs in there:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-user-account

 

 

 If you need any further assistance reply and we will be glad to assist you.

 

Thanks.

 

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Last updated April 11, 2024 Views 3,235 Applies to: