Very Slow Open Word Hyperlinks From Microsoft Excel 2013

We got an answer from Microsoft that seems to work like a charm - needless to say we are very pleased
It involves adding two new Registry Keys
Here are the details
Set the DelayOleSrvParseDisplayName registry entry and the NoActivateOleLinkObjAtOpen registry entry to enable the hotfix. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start Registry Editor by clicking  Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Locate and then select the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Options
3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
4. Type DelayOleSrvParseDisplayName, and then press ENTER.
5. Right-click DelayOleSrvParseDisplayName, and then click Modify.
6. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
7. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
8. Type NoActivateOleLinkObjAtOpen, and then press ENTER.
9. Right-click NoActivateOleLinkObjAtOpen, and then click Modify.
10. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
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11. On the File menu, click Exit to exit Registry Editor

12. Close Excel & open again