5 Ways to Fix Microsoft Office Error Code 147-0

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Updated onFebruary 12, 2024

updated onFebruary 12, 2024

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There are many errors users can encounter when using the Microsoft Office app on their PCs. These errors may occur due to numerous issues plaguing the software. However, the Microsoft Office Unable to start Office error code 147-0 is one of the common errors users complain about.

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

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

Before proceeding with any advanced steps, tryclosing any background appsyou don’t use, temporary disable your antivirus andrestart your computer in Safe Modeto see if the error code 147-0 persists.

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.

Check our article about what to do ifnothing happens when you select run as administratoron 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 aboutfixing Windows not connecting to update serviceif the error occurs on your PC.

4. Delete Office Registry Subkeys

You can read abouthow 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 abouterror 30016-22 and how to fix the Office Installation bugon your PC.

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5 Ways to Fix Microsoft Office Error Code 147-0#

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

1. Perform a clean boot#

2. Repair Microsoft Office#

3. Update Windows Operating System#

4. Delete Office Registry Subkeys#

5. Reinstall Microsoft Office#