Windows 10: Can't open documents

Discus and support Can't open documents in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; In Word, trying to open documents w/i particular file. I get a pop-up: "Word experienced error trying to open the file. Try: -Check the file... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by C.Thay, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. C.Thay Win User

    Can't open documents


    In Word, trying to open documents w/i particular file. I get a pop-up: "Word experienced error trying to open the file. Try: -Check the file permissions for the document; -Make sure there is sufficient free memory and disk space; -Open the file with the Text Recovery converter." ?? Don't know what any of that means. This JUST started. I've shut down and restarted, but no effect. Any help greatly appreciated!

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    C.Thay, Feb 16, 2020
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  2. Peer_Sam Win User

    Can't open documents

    Hi Marilyn,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In order to narrow down the issue and provide appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with answers to the questions below.



    1. Is it any specific document, a document type or all documents, you are unable to open?
    2. What happens when you try to open the documents?
    3. Do you get any error message while trying to open the documents?


    We look forward for your reply.



    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Peer_Sam, Feb 16, 2020
    #2
  3. newtekie1 Win User
    Windows boots, My Documents auto opens. WTF?

    That was going to be my first suggestion. *Toast :toast:
     
    newtekie1, Feb 16, 2020
    #3
  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    Can't open documents

    Open documents in Wordpad

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    Please reply to the following questions to get a better clarity on the issue:



    • What type of document are you trying to open in WordPad?


    If you are trying to open XML documents on your computer, then you can use in-built XPS viewer on the computer that will help you in opening the XML documents. To install XPS viewer, please follow the steps mentioned below:



    1. Press and hold Windows key + I, to open
      Settings.
    2. Click on Apps.
    3. Click on Manage optional features.
    4. Click on Add a feature.
    5. Scroll down, click on XPS viewer and click on
      Install.
    6. Once XPS viewer is installed, you can open the XML files in XPS viewer.


    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Feb 16, 2020
    #4
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