It prevents users from accessing the app and using its services. Also, you can check our guide about how to resolve Microsoft Office error code 30204-44 on your PC.

What causes the Microsoft Office error code 147-0

Running into the Unable to start office error code 147-0 on Microsoft Office can be because of many factors ranging from issues with the app or your PC. Some causes are:

Corrupt system files – Office software can be affected by corrupt system files on your computer. They cause the system not to interact correctly with the app, resulting in errors. So, when you have corrupt system files or missing files, it can affect your system’s performance, causing the error code 147-0 on Microsoft Office. Malware or virus infection – Having malware or virus infection on your PC can affect the apps running on it. It can ground the Office app, preventing it from functioning correctly. Faulty installation – When there’s an error in the installation process for the Microsoft Office app, it can affect its functionality and cause it to encounter errors. Likewise, you can encounter the error code 147-0 if the installation file corrupts. Windows Defender Firewall interference – The Firewall activities on your computer can impede the processes of programs running on it. It blocks the communication between Office and the components needed for it to work.

These factors may differ on various computers. Nonetheless, we’ll take you through basic steps to fix the error.

How do I fix the Microsoft Office error code 147-0?

Before proceeding with any advanced steps, go through the following:

Turn off apps running in the background on your computer. Temporarily disable antivirus software on your PC. Restart Windows in Safe Mode and check if the error code 147-0 persists.

If you can’t fix the problem, proceed with the solutions listed below.

1. Perform a clean boot

It prevents running programs liable to cause issues with Microsoft Office when you start the system.

2. Repair Microsoft Office

Repairing Microsoft Office will fix missing or corrupt app file issues that may cause errors when accessing Microsoft Office. SPONSORED Check our article about what to do if nothing happens when you select run as administrator on Windows 11.

3. Update Windows Operating System

Updating Windows fixes the bugs affecting the system’s performance and adds new features to help run its apps. Read about fixing Windows not connecting to update service if the error occurs on your PC.

4. Delete Office Registry Subkeys

You can read about how to fix a corrupt registry on Windows.

5. Reinstall Microsoft Office

Reinstalling the Office app can resolve the corrupt installation file issues. Our readers can also check our article about error 30016-22 and how to fix the Office Installation bug on your PC. We’d like to hear more from you on this matter, so feel free to comment in the dedicated section below.

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