Workaround · On the Windows Start screen, type Control Panel. · Click or tap Control Panel. · Under Programs, click or tap Uninstall a program. When Microsoft Office , or stops working or not opening on your PC, you can also use the Office repair feature to get the problem. I’d re-install it, but I’m struggling to find out how to do that as the normal un-install option appears to not work. It is deeply frustrating.
 
 

Repair an Office application

 
The steps to access the repair tool vary depending on your operating system. Choose from the drop-down list below. Right-click the Start button Windows Start. I’d re-install it, but I’m struggling to find out how to do that as the normal un-install option appears to not work. It is deeply frustrating. When Microsoft Office , or stops working or not opening on your PC, you can also use the Office repair feature to get the problem.