It seems that you’re reading this article because you’re getting an error notice that says “The Configuration Registry Database Is Corrupt” while trying to launch the Microsoft Office on your Windows PC/Laptop. Although other applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook won’t give any kind of error and always runs very smoothly whether you’re offline or online. But when it comes to the Microsoft Office program, some of the users may get affected by the mentioned error. If you’re also one of them, check out this troubleshooting guide to fix it.
To be very specific, this particular error message hits on all the Microsoft Office versions like 2013, 2016, 2019, and even Office 365. This particular error happens mostly if there are some issues with the Windows registry files. If in case, the registry file gets damaged or corrupted, then this said error is bound to appear randomly. Now, let’s take a quick look at some of the possible workarounds below.
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How to Fix Error The Configuration Registry Database is Corrupt
Before heading over to the steps below, make sure to take a full backup of the installed Windows directory/system first by creating a system restore point easily. So, if something goes wrong, you can always get back to your previous normal position.
1. Run SFC and DISM Scan
Here the SFC stands for System File Checker and DISM stands for Deployment Image Servicing and Management. Sometimes, performing both scans can fix the issue automatically.
- Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard > Click on Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- On the common prompt screen, type the below command and hit Enter.
sfc /scannow
- It will start the SFC scanning process and will take some time.
- Have some patience and once the scan is completed, restart your PC.
If in case, the Microsoft Office still doesn’t work then try running the DISM method.
- Click on Start > Type Command Prompt and right-click on it > Select Run as administrator from the search result.
- Type the following command and hit Enter.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
If the scanning doesn’t show any corruption then it’s fine. But if there is an error, you need to run the below command.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- Let run the process as it will take some time.
- Next, run the below command to scan images, repair options, and restoring process.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
2. Perform a Clean Boot
- Click on Start > Type msconfig and click on System Configuration from the search result.
- Click on General > Click to uncheck the box ‘Load startup items‘.
- Next, go to Services > Click to check the box ‘Hide all Microsoft services‘.
- Click to select Disable all > Click on Apply.
- Head over to Startup > Click on Open Task Manager.
- Go to the Startup tab under the Task Manager and select Disable for all the running startup apps.
- Close the Task Manager > Click on Apply and then OK.
- Restart your computer as a clean boot.
3. Check for Updates
- Click on Start > Go to Settings (cog icon).
- Next, click on Update & Security.
- Click on Check for updates.
- If there is an update available, just download and install it.
- Once done, reboot your PC.
4. Repair MS Office
- Click on Start > Type Control Panel and click on it from the search result.
- Select Uninstall a program.
- Right-click on the Microsoft Office program and click on Change.
- Select Repair and then Continue.
- It will automatically repair the MS Office. May take some time.
- Once done, restart your system.
- Enjoy!
That’s it, guys. We hope you’ve found this article very useful. For further queries, you can comment below.