Microsoft Office EXE MSOHELP.EXE

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Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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MSOHELP.EXE is considered a type of Microsoft Office 2003 component file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft Office 2003 developed by Microsoft. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first version of MSOHELP.EXE for Office XP was seen on 05/31/2001 in Windows XP. The latest file version for Office 2003 is v11.0.5510 released on 08/19/2003.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of MSOHELP.EXE.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MSOHELP.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft Office 2003 component
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft Office 2003
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1983-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xa17c
Code Size:	43008

View Other MSOHELP.EXE Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	87 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 20:58:30+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:01:43+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2003:07:15 04:10:22+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	7.10
Code Size:	43008
Initialized Data Size:	38400
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xa17c
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	11.0.5510.0
Product Version Number:	11.0.5510.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft Office 2003 component
File Version:	11.0.5510
Internal Name:	MsoHelp
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1983-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	MsoHelp.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft Office 2003
Product Version:	11.0.5510
Legal Trademarks 1:	Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Legal Trademarks 2:	Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are MSOHELP.EXE Error Messages?

MSOHELP.EXE Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Office errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when MSOHELP.EXE is attempted to be loaded either when Office is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Office.

In most cases, MSOHELP.EXE runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these MSOHELP.EXE error messages mean that Office was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Office will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common MSOHELP.EXE errors include:

MSOHELP.EXE - Bad Image.
MSOHELP.EXE Application Error.
MSOHELP.EXE could not be found.
MSOHELP.EXE could not be installed.
MSOHELP.EXE could not be launched. Class not registered.
MSOHELP.EXE could not be started.
MSOHELP.EXE failed to initialize properly.
MSOHELP.EXE has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
MSOHELP.EXE is not a valid Win32 application.
MSOHELP.EXE is not running.
Cannot find MSOHELP.EXE.
Error starting program: MSOHELP.EXE.
Faulting Application Path: MSOHELP.EXE.
The file MSOHELP.EXE is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - MSOHELP.EXE.

System Error

The program can’t start because MSOHELP.EXE is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the MSOHELP.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting MSOHELP.EXE will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft Office 2003. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of MSOHELP.EXE errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix MSOHELP.EXE Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your MSOHELP.EXE issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the MSOHELP.EXE error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Office (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Office software.

You can uninstall Office software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Office 2003 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Office software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Office 2003

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many MSOHELP.EXE error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the MSOHELP.EXE error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your MSOHELP.EXE File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate MSOHELP.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free MSOHELP.EXE files for every applicable version of Office. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download MSOHELP.EXE Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Office folder location:

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1033\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve MSOHELP.EXE problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download MSOHELP.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying MSOHELP.EXE to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Office EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing MSOHELP.EXE and all other EXE files for Office. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Office XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSOHELP.EXE

10.0.2609.0

10.0.2609

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office XP
Software Version:	10.0.2609.0
File Version:	10.0.2609
File Size:	91552
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	59d33a44469d29bb59cab65e28e5547a
SHA1 Checksum:	f5f9e1b74f5fde30931dd491ae21dc8df21880b9
SHA256 Checksum:	474cb9c4afd160dcf808ce129732de758d94a2c0b69a53d3315ed76ec91beb86
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	6.20
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2003

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSOHELP.EXE

11.0.5510.0

11.0.5510

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office 2003
Software Version:	11.0.5510.0
File Version:	11.0.5510
File Size:	88632
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	8ab317852c59e0e49b7734f08ea62c50
SHA1 Checksum:	4d644508076d4e3701f16e4917f4776d8bae533d
SHA256 Checksum:	0ae7d2bb36a4b9ccc4458c8e33df339a4e45c9daa2516d27bf1ba866205469eb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\1033\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	38400
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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