Office is busy?

When I try to open Microsoft Word, a message comes up saying that it cannot open because Office is busy.  This has been a problem all day.  Why is it doing this and how can I open Word?
Thanks

Hi Ninnna,

 

Let us try the following steps and check if it helps in resolving the issue:

 

Step 1:

 

Restart the computer and then try performing a repair of Office installation. Refer to the following link for more information on how to repair Office 2013/365.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-in/project-help/repair-or-remove-office-HA010357402.aspx

 

Step 2:

 

Stop and start or restart Microsoft Office Service following below mentioned instructions and verify the result:

1.
Hold Windows key +R.
Copy and paste, or type the following command in the Open box, and then press Enter:
services.msc
If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
2. In the Services list, double-click Microsoft Office Service
.
3. In the Windows Installer Properties dialog box, click Automatic in the Startup type list.
4. Click Start, click Apply, and then click OK
.

 

Step 3:

 

Run the Fix it from the following article to remove all traces of the new Office on the system.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2739501

 

Once the Fix it completes then may you install Office 365/2013 and verify the results.

 

I hope this fixes the issue. If you still have issues, you may reply and we’ll be happy to help you.

 

Thank you

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Last updated October 5, 2021 Views 134 Applies to: