We’re talking about the runtime error 1100009. This is often encountered when Microsoft Publisher fails or crashes whilst it’s running. In spite of its name, don’t assume from the start that the code was corrupt in some way, but just that it did not work during its run-time. As you probably discovered on your own, a simple system restart won’t help much to fix it. If you’re not willing to give up on solving this error, you can go through the solutions below.

What can I do if getting Publisher has detected a problem error?

1. Try duplicating the file

Firstly, we’d suggest copying the file and opening the new copy with Publisher once more. This is an easy workaround, yet it doesn’t resolve the underlying causes of the problem. If you’re thinking of a permanent fix instead, then keep on applying the steps below.

2. Disable/uninstall 3rd party security products

Windows Defender Antivirus is automatically enabled and installed on Windows 10 computers. However, you’ve chosen protection from a non-Microsoft antivirus or antimalware app and that’s the cost that you are supposed to pay sooner or later. Plenty of users report experiencing severe conflicts between their paid or free third-party AV and the Microsoft Office tools. To rule out this option, you need to disable all 3rd party antivirus and firewall products on your computer. Ready to completely remove your antivirus from the PC? Check out this list with the best uninstaller software you can use.

3. Recover data using the Insert Text feature

In Publisher, you may use the Insert Text feature to recover some of the content you’re afraid is gone forever. The error message described appears when using a highly-outdated Publisher version or if the file that you’re trying to open is not actually a Publisher file in the first place.

4. Run a Repair by using the Office Repair utility

Any time an Office application isn’t working correctly, you can try repairing it. The Office Repair utility tries to figure out what’s wrong. What happens next depends on whether anything needs to be fixed or not. Just follow the directions on the screen and you’ll hopefully solve the issue. That’s about it. As you can see, fixing the error Publisher has detected a problem in the file you are trying to open requires effort and time from your part, but it isn’t an impossible mission. If you have any suggestions or questions, just let us know in the comments below.

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