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May 6, 2020, update for Microsoft Office 2013 (KB2986208)


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This article describes update 2986208 for Microsoft Office 2013 that was released on May 6, 2020.

Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2013. It doesn't apply to Office subscription or Office 2013 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home (see What version of Office am I using?).

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Improvements and fixes

This update fixes the following issue that occurs after you install security update 4011104:
  • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros do not load if they include references to components that are located in a file path or have a file name that contains DBCS (double-byte character set) characters.

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How to download and install the update

Download Center

This update is available only for manual download and installation from the Microsoft Download Center.

If you're not sure which platform (32-bit or 64-bit) you're running, see Am I running 32-bit or 64-bit Office? Additionally, see more information about how to download Microsoft support files.

Virus-scan claim

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses by using the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to it.

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Update information

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2013 installed.


Restart information

You may have to restart the computer after you install this update.

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More information

How to uninstall this update

Windows 10

  1. Go to Start, enter View Installed Updates in the Search Windows box, and then press Enter.
  2. In the list of updates, locate and select KB2986208, and then select Uninstall.

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then select Search. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then select Search.
  2. Enter windows update, select Windows Update, and then select Installed Updates.
  3. In the list of updates, locate and select KB2986208, and then select Uninstall.

Windows 7

  1. Go to Start, enter Run, and then select Run.
  2. Enter Appwiz.cpl, and then select OK.
  3. Select View installed updates.
  4. In the list of updates, locate and select KB2986208, and then select Uninstall.

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File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

x64
vbe7-x-none.msp file information
File identifierFile nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Vbe7.dllVbe7.dll7.1.10.974,508,04030-Apr-202022:24
Vbeui.dllVbeui.dll7.1.15.52412,733,96001-May-202006:52

x86
vbe7-x-none.msp file information
File identifierFile nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Vbe7.dllVbe7.dll7.1.10.972,712,44830-Apr-202022:24
Vbeui.dllVbeui.dll7.1.15.52412,214,79201-May-202006:52

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References

Learn about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates. The Office System TechCenter contains the latest administrative updates and strategic deployment resources for all versions of Office.

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Keywords: kb, atdownload, CI117616, kbHotfixAuto

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Article Info
Article ID : 2986208
Revision : 8
Created on : 5/6/2020
Published on : 5/6/2020
Exists online : False
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