Do you have issues starting Microsoft Word? Sometimes other software conflicts with Microsoft Word preventing it from starting. Opening Microsoft Word in Safe Mode will disable any add-ins, just as you can start many web browsers without any add-ons enabled. Starting Microsoft Word in safe mode will also allow troubleshooting including removing troublesome add-ins.
Starting Microsoft Word in safe mode is very easy, and this method works for all versions of Microsoft Word 2007 through to 2016.
Simply hold down the CTRL key 
and double click either the Microsoft Word icon on your desktop, any Microsoft Word file, or Microsoft Word in your program list . The following dialogue box will appear.
Click yes and Word will open in safe mode.
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