Update old printer drivers remove or delete word registry keys uninstall and reinstall MS office. Microsoft Word has stopped working error can occur while opening your previously saved documents.
Full stepsĭownload and install the latest updates for your version of Office and Windows to fix Word not working . Try a quick repair first, and if that doesn't work, try the online repair. Certain add-ins may cause compatibility issues that cause a 'Word stopped working' error with Office apps.