Zotero 7: Zotero experienced an error updating your document
[Split from Word plugin - Zotero experienced an error updating your document.]
I experienced exactly the same issue as OP and I tried the same solutions with the same result. The only difference is that I *am* the Administrator.
Zotero (7.0, 64-bit), Word, and Windows are up-to-date. Today I switched from Zotero 6.x to Zotero 7.0; it also prompted me to go for x64 version (I was sure I had that one before but honestly, I didn't check before updating to 64-bit 7.0). This is when it stopped working.
ID: D1511267642 (opened a Word file with existing citations and trying to add a new one; the same issue happens on a fresh Word file too).
Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2407 Build 16.0.17830.20166) 64-bit
I experienced exactly the same issue as OP and I tried the same solutions with the same result. The only difference is that I *am* the Administrator.
Zotero (7.0, 64-bit), Word, and Windows are up-to-date. Today I switched from Zotero 6.x to Zotero 7.0; it also prompted me to go for x64 version (I was sure I had that one before but honestly, I didn't check before updating to 64-bit 7.0). This is when it stopped working.
ID: D1511267642 (opened a Word file with existing citations and trying to add a new one; the same issue happens on a fresh Word file too).
Microsoft® Word for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2407 Build 16.0.17830.20166) 64-bit
Regarding https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/could_not_find_a_running_word_instance, I never had the "Could not find a running Word instance" error but I tried following the steps anyway.
1. Neither is being run as Admin (the "Run as admin" was never checked to begin with).
2. I store the files locally.
3. I changed it from "Never notify" to the option in the troubleshooting guide.
4. I am not using any security software (my Windows instance is "pure"; I use it exclusively to use MS Word).
Unfortunately, nothing changed when I did step 3.; the error is still there.
Update:
No idea if it helps, but I'm providing a new ID after step 3: D180929079
Thank you! :O Can I do anything to help you guys fix the issue without this workaround?
https://www.423down.com/13918.html
#账户控制UAC调整为从不通知
My goal was to have a "pure" Windows for MS Word only (with Zotero and Grammarly).
Reason: I normally use a dual-boot Linux, but sometimes I collaborate with people who aren't tech-savvy, so I must send them correctly formatted *.docx files or else they panic.
I just went through the options and disabled everything that looked like it could potentially turn out to be annoying in the long run, such as notifications or additional features I'd never use anyway (e.g., pre-installed Xbox software).
How and where is Word installed on your system (OfficeSetup.exe / via Windows App Store)? How and where is Zotero installed (default location / portable exe)?
The top processes:
Word: High
Zotero: High
Word: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
I googled it up and downloaded the file. Definitely not the Windows App Store.
Zotero: C:\Program Files\Zotero\
Default location. It's not Portable.
UAC does not pop up when I run Notepad as Admin.
Explorer.exe runs as High.
However, when I double-checked now, it seems like it set itself back to "Never notify" (I did not change that back myself, for sure).