Windows 10: Cannot open files

Discus and support Cannot open files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I cannot open files because there is no app that should perform the action. How to install this app or create an association in the default apps... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JamieThompso, Feb 20, 2019.

  1. Cannot open files


    I cannot open files because there is no app that should perform the action. How to install this app or create an association in the default apps setting page?

    :)
     
    JamieThompso, Feb 20, 2019
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  2. 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, Feb 20, 2019
    #2
  3. jaydeee Win User
    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 Cannot open files :)
     
    jaydeee, Feb 20, 2019
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  4. Cannot open files

    "open with" and opening of files slow

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    1. Since when are you facing this issue?
    2. Have you made any changes on your computer, prior to this issue?

    To fix issues with Word documents opening slowly, I suggest you to attach a different template to the document and check if that helps. Follow the below steps to attach a templates.

    Steps:-

    1. Open Word application.
    2. Click on File and select Options.
    3. Select Add-Ins from the list.
    4. Under Manage Select Templates and click on
      Go.
    5. In the pop up, type Normal in the Document template.
    6. Click on Ok.

    To fix issues with Adobe files opening slowly follow the below troubleshooting steps and check if that helps.

    Steps:-

    1. Open Adobe application.
    2. Click on Edit.
    3. Select Preferences option.
    4. Tap on General.
    5. Uncheck Enable protected mode at startup.

    Hope it helps.

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Feb 20, 2019
    #4
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