How to Fix Internet Explorer "Library Not Found" Errors

If while you attempt to edit a shared Microsoft Office Word document located on a Microsoft SharePoint Services website, you receive a "library not found" error, do not be alarmed. This will happen when a computer is missing an application that is Windows SharePoint Services compatible or if an outdated Internet Explorer version is installed. Additionally, a dynamic-link library (.dll) file must be registered in Windows to work with IE. Learn how you can get Windows SharePoint Services Support to run from your computer and then edit communal documents, with appropriate permissions, of course.

Things You'll Need

• IE 5.0 or later version
• Windows SharePoint Services-compatible application
• Microsoft Office Suite 2007

Instructions

1. Click "Start," and select "Control Panel." Next, click "Add or Remove Programs."

2. Click "Microsoft Office Suite 2007" and then click "Change."

3. Click "Add or Remove Features" and then click "Continue." Next, expand "Office Tools."

4. Press the arrow beside "Windows SharePoint Services Support," and select "Run From My Computer." When finished, click "Continue."

Tips & Warnings

• These steps apply to Microsoft Office Suite 2007. Click on the link provided in the Reference section for information regarding other versions of Microsoft Office.

• If dynamic-link library files are not registered, it can sometimes become necessary to reinstall the software. Therefore, keep all of your product identification numbers and reinstallation disks handy where you can access them when you need them.

Resources

• Microsoft.com