You might have received the error message “The operating system is not presently configured to run this application.” while using the Microsoft applications. However, there have been cases of applications like Skype and Mail showing the same problem.
This usually happens because of the Windows updates. The office application’s files and registry settings merging with old installation files seem to cause the issue. This guide goes through the possible causes and their definitive fix.
Probable Causes of the Issue
Since the error usually happens with MS Office applications, issues within office files and conflicting updates are the likely cause of the issue. Doing some digging around, we found corrupt update files and Office version mismatch to be the main culprit.
The list below highlights most of the reasons why you are this error:
How to Fix “The Operating System is Not Presently Configured” Error?
Since the root of the problem can be different every time. We suggest you go over each method to see which one works for you.
Once the repair process is complete, restart your PC and verify if that fixed the issue for you.
Note:Please keep a copy of your Office activation keys before repairing. As you will require to activate Office again after the repair.
Change Compatibility Mode
If your MS Office applications are running in compatibility mode, this can very well cause the issue. Try changing the compatibility of your applications.
In this example, we will show you how to do it with Microsoft Word.
To change the compatibility modes, follow these steps:
Now, restart your PC and open Word to see if it works. Just like this, change the compatibility option for other applications.
Note:If you previously didn’t have compatibility mode on. Try turning it on and see if that works.
