Windows 10: after an automatic update I can't open any Word files

Discus and support after an automatic update I can't open any Word files in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; and get the error message - "the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000142: How do I get my laptop to work again - only the browser is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AlanSnow1, Oct 29, 2020.

  1. AlanSnow1 Win User

    after an automatic update I can't open any Word files


    and get the error message - "the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000142:

    How do I get my laptop to work again - only the browser is functioning Chrome after this,

    :)
     
    AlanSnow1, Oct 29, 2020
    #1

  2. Vista Automatic Updating Error

    Automatic Updates isn't currently running.
     
    DistantDeath, Oct 29, 2020
    #2
  3. jbunch07 Win User
    Vista Automatic Updating Error

    Resolution Suggestion:

    # To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates service are started..

    A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!

    1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

    2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click Properties.

    3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.

    4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

    5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click Properties.

    6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.

    7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

    http://www.updatexp.com/0x80070422.html- source *Smile after an automatic update I can't open any Word files :) hope that helps.
     
    jbunch07, Oct 29, 2020
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  4. asus2016 Win User

    after an automatic update I can't open any Word files

    Word opening files as Document1, Document2

    This was the ticket. The .docx extension was associated with a word document template file type.

    I used Nirsoft's File Types Manager software to correct this and now everything works fine.

    That is, I open the document itself (not two copies or one copy), for reading or editing, if I:

    • Double-click on the file which I usually do
    • Right-click on the file and pick "open with > Word"
    • Right-click on the file and pick "open"

    Prior to your help and my fixing it, only the third option above worked.

    Big thanks.
     
    asus2016, Oct 29, 2020
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