Windows 10: Cannot attach a .docx document in Chrome/Edge/Outlook - Windows 10 issue

This is a recurring issue with no solution. I saw several posts with no good answers.I cannot attach a .docx document in any browser Chrome or Edge. Once you click on the file, the Open window freezes. The issue is apparently around a Word process starting when you choose a .docx file - you can see in the Task Manager.1. This is just the .docx issue. Other file types pdf, jpg, etc are fine.2. This is not a website or browser issue. It's persistent across sites/browsers.3. My Windows 10 is fully updated, and the computer has enough resources.4. I was able to boot from my own 3 mo old Window

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Windows 10 - Outlook Hyperlinks and PDFs Opening in Edge Not Chrome

I want to once again use Chrome for URLs and Adobe Reader for PDFs, but lost this after a Windows 10 auto-update.

I now too have the situation where PDFs in emails I receive in Outlook (2010) open in Edge, and when I attach a PDF to an Outlook email it shows as an Edge doc. Also, URLs in Outlook Emails open in Edge. PDFs and URLs other than in Outlook open with my
preferences.

I've reset all the defaults I can find to associate PDFs with Adobe Reader and URLs to Chrome. Also tried the suggested regedit change. Didn't help at all.

My Set Default Programs don't show Microsoft Outlook, just:

• Microsoft account
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft family restrictions
• Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Control Panel shows I have both Microsoft Office Click-to-Run 2010 (which includes Visio) and Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 - English (which includes Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).

 

Unable to open docx attachments in Chrome browser in Windows 10

Hi Kristjan,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10!

Does the issue reproduce with Internet Explorer or Microsoft edge?

I would suggest you to use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge and check if the issue reproduces. For Google Chrome, I would suggest you to contact the
Chrome Support.

Hope this information is helpful. Do let us know if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

 

Unable to attach documents to email error The following files couldn't be attached: IMG.pdf. Please try again later

Hi Mikalbe,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• How are you accessing mail e.g. Mail app or Outlook?
• Is the issue with a particular format of attachments?

I suggest you to try attaching a different format of file and check if you are able to attach file and send mail. Also install all pending Windows updates and check. If the issue still persists follow the steps below.

App Troubleshooter

I suggest you to run app troubleshooter for issues related to edge and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Do let us know if you are able to attach files to email. Thank you.