it usually means a communication breakdown between your Office apps (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) and the WinZip add-in
If the error persists, perform a clean reinstallation:
WinZip Express requires the same architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) as Office. winzip express for office has fired an exception
When you see "WinZip Express for Office has fired an exception," it means the WinZip add-in (a COM add-in) attempted to communicate with the Microsoft Office application (host) to perform a task—such as accessing a file path, initiating a zipping process, or interfacing with Outlook for email—but failed.
You can resolve this issue by either disabling the faulty add-in or removing the utility entirely if you do not use its features. Option 1: Disable the Add-In (Quick Fix) it usually means a communication breakdown between your
Microsoft frequently updates Office 365. These updates sometimes change the add-in API (Application Programming Interface). WinZip Express may lag behind, leading to an unhandled exception.
Sometimes permission issues trigger the exception. Option 1: Disable the Add-In (Quick Fix) Microsoft
This is the most effective solution in most cases.
Runtime errors can occur if the add-in's program files become corrupted or infected by malware. How to Fix the Error