Have you tried using kix32.exe instead? Or an older version of kix to see if it happens then?

I just did a google search on WIN32HK_2005.DLL... the 2nd link describes almost the exact same problem with Office, and may have been fixed by deleting and reinstalling the dll.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Software...Q_25713859.html

Edited by Allen (2012-03-08 05:42 PM)
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