Replies (2) Online Repair is essentially a re-installation of the Office applications. It will first do an uninstall before repairing the software. We suggest that you download and run the Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool (OffCAT) to scan your computer.
How long does a Microsoft online repair take?
Select Office ProPlus from the list of applications, and then click Change. From the resulting window, select Online Repair. Note: The Online Repair can take over 10 minutes, depending on your Internet speed. However, this option updates you with the latest build of Office ProPlus.
What are the differences between a quick repair and online repair for Microsoft Office?
Quick Repair – Fixes most issues quickly, without the need for an internet connection, or, Online Repair – Fixes all issues, but takes a little longer and requires an internet connection throughout.
What does repairing a program do?
Repairing a program works by checking all the files in the program’s folder, replaces any that need fixing, and may even check/fix entries in the Registry. It runs through the program’s installation again but tries to preserve any settings you’ve made.