Run-time error 48: Error in loading DLL

[NoClue888]

Hello!
I am a first-time poster, so if I've already broken a rule, please forgive me!

On a scale of macro competency from 1-10 I think I'm a .3

I've just copied a personal workbook into Excel on my new laptop and am trying to run a macro that takes a information from a Word doc and compiles it into an excel sheet. On my current computer it's working fine. On the new laptop I get that error code. When I click Debug, it highlights the following line: SetWordApp = GetObject(, "Word.Application")

I have NO idea what I'm supposed to do!

After some googling, I checked the references- nothing is labeled as Missing, but as I am not even a novice in this arena, I don't know what comes next.

Can anyone take pity on a computer illiterate but determined person like me?! I appreciate any help or advice.

 

[admiral100]

Hi,

I think you should go to Excel VBA(Alt+F11) then tools -> references ,and enable "Microsoft Word 12.0 0bject"

 

[NoClue888]

Thank you so much for the quick reply! On the references I see Microsoft Word 15.0 object is checked. I scrolled through but did not see a 12.0 option. Should I look somewhere else?

 

[admiral100]

It's fine. Depends on the version of Office that you have...
Is at the end of the line "Microsoft Word 15.0 object" written missing file ?

If the answer is no......I was looking for differences between the computers at the "Trust Center"
File > Options Click Trust Center > Trust Center Settings ....

 

[NoClue888]

What should I look for in the Trust Center?

 

[NoClue888]

Both are checked, and it's still a no-go. Same run time error. Any other thoughts?

 

[admiral100]

What is the difference between computers in terms of operating system? Office? 64/32 ?

 

[NoClue888]

What is the difference between computers in terms of operating system? Office? 64/32 ?

The computer where the macros work is Windows 7 Professional.
The laptop where I get my runtime error is running Windows 10.