Software >> Office >> Microsoft Word 2007 >> How to prevent getting popup window with message - The command cannot be performed because a dialog box is open"

Error message

“The command cannot be performed because a dialog box is open. Click "OK" and then close open dialog boxes to continue. “

Fix

Remove all *.dotm template files in C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates

You may have to set explorer to show hidden files and extensions