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WINWORD: How To Use Startup Command Line

This document provides command line switches and startup options for various Microsoft Office applications and other programs to bypass customizations, clear cached data, and start the programs in safe mode. It lists startup switches for Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Access, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and explains where to find associated registry keys for program data and settings. The document advises exporting registry keys before deleting and that reinstalling should only be done as a last resort.

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WINWORD: How To Use Startup Command Line

This document provides command line switches and startup options for various Microsoft Office applications and other programs to bypass customizations, clear cached data, and start the programs in safe mode. It lists startup switches for Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Access, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and explains where to find associated registry keys for program data and settings. The document advises exporting registry keys before deleting and that reinstalling should only be done as a last resort.

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WINWORD:

How to use startup command line switches to start Word 2007


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/210565

1 - Start Word with /A


Start > Run > winword.exe /a
This bypasses the Normal.dotm the winword.opt (or options registry key)
and Word’s startup folder.

2 - Rename Normal.dotm
The next time you launch Word, it will recreate a new Normal.dotm file
with default settings.
Note: macros, autotext, customized toolbars & styles will be lost.

3 - Data and Options


WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\

4 - Temporary Files
Delete any temporary files and empty the recycle bin.

OUTLOOK:
Outlook Command-line switches
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/hfws.aspx?AssetID=HP010031101033
Also:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/switches.htm

1 - Start Outlook with /safe

2 - Data and Options


WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook\
CAVEAT: When the registry key is deleted, it is best to reinstall Enterprise Vault

EXCEL:
Description of the startup switches for Excel
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291288

1 - Start Excel with /S

2 - Data and Options


WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Excel\

PUBLISHER:
Command-line switches for Publisher 2007
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA101695281033.aspx
1 - Start Publisher with /safe

2 - Data and Options


WD2007: HKCU\ Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Publisher

ACCESS:
How to use command-line switches in Microsoft Access
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/209207

INTERNET EXPLORER:

1 - Start Internet Explore with iexplore -extoff


Runs IE7 without any add-ons. You will get this warning:
All Internet Explorer add-ons, such as ActiveX controls or toolbars, are turned off. Some
web pages might not display correctly.

2 - Data and Options


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings

MEDIAPLAYER:
Command Line Options Available for Windows Media Player
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241422

1 – Start Mediaplayer with mplayer2 /new (Use a new instance of the player)

2 - Data and Options – This is the only time you go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer

*****Always export registry keys before deleting*****


Detect & Repair and Reinstalling is NOT Troubleshooting but
rather a measure of last resort

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