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Microsoft Office launch disruption after June 2026 Windows updates

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Microsoft is investigating a Windows update-related disruption that can stop third-party applications from launching Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. The issue appears after the June 9, 2026 updates and affects apps that use OLE automation to interact with Office. No fix is available yet, so affected users are being told to open Office apps or files directly as a workaround. The disruption can break workflows in tools such as CCH Engagement, Zotero, Workpaper Manager, Dentrix, and Softdent.

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  1. 17.06.2026 14:54 2 articles · 1h ago

    Microsoft investigates Office launch failures after June 9 Windows updates

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    Microsoft is investigating a Windows issue that stops certain third-party applications from launching Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems after the Windows updates released on or after June 9, 2026. The affected apps use OLE automation to interact with Microsoft Office applications, and Microsoft says no fix is available yet; affected customers are advised to open Office apps or documents directly, while enterprise customers can seek a separate organization-wide workaround from Microsoft Support for Business.

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