Startup details - Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar (MSOFFICE.EXE)

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Startup program entry details:

Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar (MSOFFICE.EXE)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

Feature included with older versions of MS Office giving you access to common Office functions and optional shortcuts to Office (and other) programs. Some people prefer it but a better way is to create desktop shortcuts if you want access these features and programs quickly. Also available via Start → All Programs

Startup information:

Common/User Startup (Start → All Programs → Startup)

Shortcut location (XP): C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.lnk
Shortcut location (Vista/7): N/A
Target: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

Startup Item (XP): Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar
Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
Command: C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~3\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

Name: Microsoft Office
File Path: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.Lnk = C:\Programmi\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.lnk = C:\Programme\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar.lnk = C:\Ohjelmatiedostot\Microsoft Office\Office\MSOFFICE.EXE

Other information:

File location: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office
File properties "Description": Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar
Purpose: Shortcut bar
Program disable option: Right-click on the bar → Exit → Answer "No" to "Do you want the Office Shortcut Bar to start automatically when you start Windows?"
Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch (both optional)
Vendor/Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Product(s): Office 97
Tested: Yes

Note:

%ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files

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