Unexpected Error Following HyperlinkLast reviewed: January 29, 1997Article ID: Q162692 |
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SYMPTOMSWhen you attempt to follow a hyperlink in Microsoft Word 97 or Microsoft Excel 97, you receive the following error message:
An unexpected error has occurred. CAUSEThis problem occurs when you install Microsoft Visual C++ after you install Office 97. During the installation of Visual C++, the Setup program prompts you to overwrite newer .dll files that were installed by Office 97. When you choose not to overwrite the existing files, the Visual C++ Setup program registers the Hlinkprx.dll file even though it does not install it. This registry entry causes a mismatch between the registration information and the installed file.
RESOLUTIONTo correct this problem, reregister the Hlinkprx.dll file using the following steps:
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.
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