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Discussions about COM OLE failures on WindowsForum.com focus on Windows updates that break Office automation via OLE. A recent thread details how updates KB5094126 and KB5093998, released June 9, 2026, prevent third-party apps from launching Microsoft Office or opening documents through OLE automation. This affects Windows 11 and other versions, highlighting the fragility of legacy integration between Office and surrounding software. The issue is not about Office itself failing to open files, but rather Windows disrupting the OLE plumbing layer critical for business workflows. Users troubleshooting these failures should check for these specific updates and consider temporary rollbacks or workarounds until Microsoft provides a fix.
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    Windows KB5094126 KB5093998 Break Office Launch via OLE Automation

    Microsoft confirmed on June 16, 2026, that Windows updates released on or after June 9, including Windows 11 KB5094126 and KB5093998, can prevent some third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office apps or opening Office documents through OLE automation on affected PCs after...
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