I have 2 computers. Computer XP uses Windows XP and Computer 98 uses Windows
98.

I dabble in programming (Microsoft Visual Basic, Learning Edition).

I have installed some of my programs on both computers. Most of these
programs use Excel files. Until recently, everything worked fine on both
computers.

Recently, Computer 98 ran into a problem with the Freecell program, so I
re-installed Windows 98, and this cured the Freecell problem. However, I
believe that in some way, this may have caused a problem with the Excel
program on this computer, with the result that the Excel-based programs on
Computer 98 no longer work. I keep getting the message: "Run-time error 458:
Variable uses an Automation type not supported in Visual Basic".

Both computers use the identical Excel program (Version 10). I have
re-installed the Office 2000 program, including the Excel program, but this
does not cure the problem.

Would very much appreciate any help to overcome this problem.

Regards,

Bob Mignault