Error: "Could not load an object because it is not available on this machine"

Question

When I use certain utilities I get a Microsoft Forms error:
Could not load an object because it is not available on this machine.
or
Could not load some objects because they are not available on this machine.

Answer

This is an Excel problem which can be solved by doing a repair of your MS Office installation.

1. Close Excel if it is open.
2. In the Control Panel choose "Add or Remove Programs" (or Programs and Features in Windows Vista).
3. Select Microsoft Office in the list and click on the Change button.
4. Choose "Repair"

Additionally we recommend installing the latest Office service packs from Microsoft.