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Microsoft WORD 365 says missing winword.exe

Karla Altmaier Say 0 Reputation points
2025-11-08T21:56:26.7733333+00:00

I've tried repairing WORD by reinstalling Office 365 but I still get the message WINWORD.EXE missing. WORD is okay on my ipad but I need it on my desktop. I can use the online version of WORD 365 but is there any way I can get it on my desktop computer.

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  1. Stefan Blom 338.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-08T22:01:28.9033333+00:00

    Do you have an active Microsoft 365 subscription?

    A report stating that a file can't be found may be triggered by a damaged shortcut.

    If Office is properly installed on your PC, try starting Word (or Excel or PowerPoint) from the Windows Start menu.

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