You receive an "OWC .DLL object could not be loaded" error message when you open a worksheet in Excel 2002 SP2 (893244)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 2 (SP-2)

OfficeQFE:14909Office10:351875Office10:352731

SYMPTOMS

When you open a worksheet in Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 2 (SP2), you receive the following error message:

OWC .DLL object could not be loaded.

This error may occur if the Excel worksheet contains a form that includes a Microsoft Office Spreadsheet 9.0 control. Additionally, if you open the form in the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor, the Microsoft Office Spreadsheet 9.0 control appears to be removed from the form.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the Excel worksheet has been opened and saved in Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3 (SP3).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). For more information about how to obtain the latest Office XP service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

307841 How to obtain the latest Office XP service pack

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	4/18/2005
Keywords:	kbtshoot kbprb KB893244 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO