Windows 10: Can't open certain files.

Discus and support Can't open certain files. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; After a recent Windows update I am unable to open some of my files on disk or backup hard drive. Instead, I get the message; The media is write... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JAT1948, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. JAT1948
    JAT1948 Win User

    Can't open certain files.


    After a recent Windows update I am unable to open some of my files on disk or backup hard drive. Instead, I get the message; The media is write protected. I am able to open, modify and save the same files on either media using my old XP laptop but not on my laptop running Windows 10. How do I fix this and prevent it from happening again?

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    JAT1948, Aug 13, 2020
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  2. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Aug 13, 2020
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  3. R-T-B
    R-T-B Win User
    Can someone just open a W10 support.

    As a suggestion, it would be kinda cool if we could exclude certain thread categories from the "recent threads" list.
     
    R-T-B, Aug 13, 2020
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  4. JAYDEEE
    jaydeee Win User

    Can't open certain files.

    PowerPoint file crashes PowerPoint upon opening

    since this happens in some of the computers only, suggest that you open the file on working computer and copy everything and paste to a new powerpoint file.
    most of the time it works to me. *Smile Can't open certain files. :)
     
    jaydeee, Aug 13, 2020
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