How To Run The UiPath Microsoft Office Repair Tool?

How to run the UiPath Microsoft Office Repair Tool, even if UiPath Studio is not installed?

Issue Description:

How to run the UiPath Microsoft Office Repair Tool, even if UiPath Studio is not installed?

Resolution:

Note: Before running the tool, it is strongly advised to make a backup copy of the computer's registry.

  1. To do so, open Registry Editor -> Right click on Computer -> Click Export. Name the file and save the export to the desired location for backup.

  1. If Studio is installed:

The tool can be launched directly from Studio backstage tools.

  • Open Studio -> Home -> Tools -> Click Repair Tool for Microsoft Office

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  1. If UiPath Studio Is Not Installed:
To Run the UiPath Microsoft Office Repair tool open the command prompt as admin and type the following command -
  • For Studio / Robot Installations v2020.10

"C:\Program Files (x86)\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\OfficeExtensions.exe" -RepairOfficeInterop

  • For Studio/Robot Installation >= 2021.4 and above

"C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\UiPath.MicrosoftOffice.Tools.exe"

See the document Using The Repair Tool For Microsoft Office to know how to use the tool after opening it.