WINWORD:

How to use startup command line switches to start Word 2007

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/210565

1 - Start Word with /A

Start > Run > winword.exe /a
This bypasses the Normal.dotm the winword.opt (or options registry key)
and Word’s startup folder.

2 - Rename Normal.dotm
The next time you launch Word, it will recreate a new Normal.dotm file
with default settings.
Note: macros, autotext, customized toolbars & styles will be lost.

3 - Data and Options

WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\

4 - Temporary Files
Delete any temporary files and empty the recycle bin.

OUTLOOK:
Outlook Command-line switches
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/hfws.aspx?AssetID=HP010031101033
Also:
http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/switches.htm

1 - Start Outlook with /safe

2 - Data and Options

WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook\
CAVEAT: When the registry key is deleted, it is best to reinstall Enterprise Vault

EXCEL:
Description of the startup switches for Excel
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291288

1 - Start Excel with /S

2 - Data and Options

WD2007: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Excel\

PUBLISHER:
Command-line switches for Publisher 2007
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA101695281033.aspx
1 - Start Publisher with /safe

2 - Data and Options

WD2007: HKCU\ Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Publisher

ACCESS:
How to use command-line switches in Microsoft Access
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/209207

INTERNET EXPLORER:

1 - Start Internet Explore with iexplore -extoff

Runs IE7 without any add-ons. You will get this warning:
All Internet Explorer add-ons, such as ActiveX controls or toolbars, are turned off. Some
web pages might not display correctly.

2 - Data and Options

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings

MEDIAPLAYER:
Command Line Options Available for Windows Media Player
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241422

1 – Start Mediaplayer with mplayer2 /new (Use a new instance of the player)

2 - Data and Options – This is the only time you go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer

*****Always export registry keys before deleting*****

Detect & Repair and Reinstalling is NOT Troubleshooting but
rather a measure of last resort