These two issues are unconnected.
The error message suggests that you are probably loading an add-in which you
have not set Word to trust.
From tools > macro > security - set the security level to medium and set the
check box to trust all installed templates and add-ins.
The task pane can be tamed with the task pane controller
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/ShowTaskPane.htm

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> Every time I open Word it comes up with Microsoft
> VisualBasic. The macros in thie project are disabled etc.
> How do I get rid of this sothat it doesnot keep appearing
> when Iopen Word. Also when I open Word the the Task Pane
> also appears how do I get rid of this permanently