If you absolutely must use 12.0 (e.g., for a legacy compiled binary that cannot be recompiled), install on a virtual machine or separate partition. The library will then be registered automatically.
| If you… | Do this… | | :--- | :--- | | | Upgrade reference to Word 16.0/14.0, or use late binding. | | Cannot change code | Install Office 2007 (virtual or physical). | | See a “download” website | Avoid it – likely malware or illegal. | microsoft word 12.0 object library download
: If you have a newer version of Office (like Office 2019 or 365), you will have the 16.0 library instead. Your project may fail if it specifically looks for 12.0. If you absolutely must use 12