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Compile error in hidden module: Thisworkbook
I upgraded one of my users from Office Standard 2003 to Home and Business 2010. Everytime I open or close Excel I get an error message "Compile error in hidden module: Thisworkbook" --See attachment for screenshot. Any ideals on what could be causing this?
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There's an add-in or other start up workbook (such as Personal.xls) that has a compile error in its code.
How do I locate this file, and if I disable this add-on, what are the Repercussions?
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Also see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307410
Note the Fixit button there as well which might do the job for you.
Note the Fixit button there as well which might do the job for you.






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Can you post a screenshot of your vba Editor?
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Found a article that also pointed me to the XLSTART folder. User had Nitro PDF Pro installed, once I removed NitroPDF.xla from both folders the error went away
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