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Microsoft Office Word 2010 Program File Lost?

I have the 2010 version of the Home and Student Microsoft Office. The Microsoft Word can only be opened through the shortcut created (pinned to the taskbar), as the actual program file appears to be missing. I haven't found it through a search at all, and it is not saved as a file in the same place as Excel and Powerpoint. 

Is there a way to get the program file back from the shortcut? To clarify, I can use Word 2010, but it is only available as a shortcut, not an actual program/application.

Hold the Windows logo key as you press F; Windows 8 opens the Search pane. Click the arrow at the top (just below "Search") and make sure to select the "Everywhere" option. Then type winword in the box and review the list of results. You can right-click and select Open file location from the context menu.

Stefan Blom
Microsoft 365 Word MVP since 2005
Volunteer Moderator (Office)
MS 365, Win 11 Pro
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Last updated October 5, 2021 Views 2 Applies to: