Unable to access Microsoft Word on Mac, showing unexpected error (50001)

Every time I try to open microsoft word on my computer, it mentions unexpected error (50001), so I am unable to have access to my word documents because of it.

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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.4

Posted on May 8, 2025 12:22 PM

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1 reply

Kurt Lang

Level 9

68,382 points

May 8, 2025 12:30 PM in response to elainafromelkhorn

Remove Word and reinstall it.

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