OFFXP: "Discard My Customized Settings ..." Is Unavailable in the Detect and Repair Dialog Box (298920)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office XP Professional
  • Microsoft Office XP Standard
  • Microsoft Office XP Developer
  • Microsoft Office XP Small Business
  • Microsoft Office XP Students and Teachers
This article was previously published under Q298920

SYMPTOMS

When you click Detect and Repair on the Help menu in any of the Office programs, the Discard my customized settings and restore default settings option is unavailable (appears dimmed).

CAUSE

The Discard my customized settings and restore default settings option is unavailable if the Save My Settings Wizard feature is not installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the Save My Settings Wizard. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.
  2. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, double-click the item for your Office XP product.
  3. In the Maintenance Mode Options dialog box, select Add or Remove Features, and then click Next.
  4. Expand the Office Tools feature.
  5. Click the icon next to Save My Settings Wizard, and then select Run from My Computer.
  6. Click Update.
  7. Click OK when the update is finished.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

299338 OFFXP: Description of the "Discard My Customized Settings ..." Option

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/3/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB298920
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