What Is Runtime Error 1004 and How To Fix It



The most common Runtime Error is 1004. This error is very generic and is often used to describe a variety of different errors. As such, when you see the Runtime Error 1004, it could be caused by any number of things, just in Microsoft Office.

Runtime Error 1004

You will know when you have encountered a Runtime Error 1004 because there are several common factors. These particular kinds of errors usually take place when you attempt to open a file, in Microsoft Excel for example, and you are met with the following message: "Method in Key up Object Program APPLICATION Failed." It will then inform you that the program could not open your "resource library." It will usually tell you to reinstall the library and restart the application.

Often, you can fix this runtime problem on your own within your Windows system. Follow the instructions below:

  1. Select the "Start" button.
  2. Choose "Explorer" from the menu provided.
  3. Open C:\Program Files\MSOffice\Office\XLSTART
  4. Remove, or delete, the file that is called GWXL97.XLA
  5. Close Explorer and open Microsoft Excel.
  6. Excel should open and run without problems.

Runtime Errors Associated With Worksheets:

When you're in Microsoft Excel and are working with macros you might encounter Runtime Error 1004. This happens with you are making copies of worksheets and then placing them back in the workbook. If you run into an error, it will usually present the following message: "object-defined error" or "application-defined" or "method of copying the worksheet failed." This usually means that you tried to name and copy your workbook too many times without storing or closing it. Luckily it's an easy error to resolve. As you work in Excel and create duplicates of your worksheets make sure that you save the worksheets first and then close the workbook as you go. You can only copy worksheets so many times.

Resolving Runtime Error 1004

First, rather than making several copies of worksheets, try inserting a brand new one into the workbook. This might avoid the Runtime Error 1004 altogether.

To fix the runtime error 1004, try following the instructions below. This will work for Microsoft 2007.

  1. Create a brand new workbook and remove all other worksheets.
  2. Create a template by formatting your workbook with charts and text.
  3. Create a name for this workbook and save it as a template: xltx
  4. Use the following code for the template: SheetsAddTyp:=path\filename
 

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