Cure+Word+Problems+in+the+Registry

If you are experiencing problems with Microsoft Word, such as missing toolbars or menus, it could mean that you have a corrupt key in your registry that is causing Word to malfunction.

You can fix a whole host of Word problems by resetting this key. First of all, close Word and then make a backup of your registry

Next: When you now re-open Word, the Data key will be automatically recreated and everything should be working.
 * 1) Press [**Windows Key**] + [**R**], type **REGEDIT** and click **OK**.
 * 2) Navigate to the registry key: **HKEY_CURRENT_USER\​Software\​Microsoft\​Office\​\​Word\​Data** where is replaced by the version number of the Word version you use.
 * 3) Right-click on the **Data** key and choose **Rename**.
 * 4) Rename the key **Databak**
 * 5) Close the Registry Editor.