Windows 10: Error When Opening a Document

Discus and support Error When Opening a Document in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I open a previously saved Excel Document or a new one from an email I am recieveing an error that the file may be corruot. Click ok and reopen the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ASStreib, Apr 14, 2020.

  1. ASStreib Win User

    Error When Opening a Document


    When I open a previously saved Excel Document or a new one from an email I am recieveing an error that the file may be corruot. Click ok and reopen the doc and it works fine. What is this issue. Been happening for about 2-3 weeks.

    Thank you.

    :)
     
    ASStreib, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 2020
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  3. newtekie1 Win User
    Windows boots, My Documents auto opens. WTF?

    That was going to be my first suggestion. *Toast :toast:
     
    newtekie1, Apr 14, 2020
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  4. Jessen P Win User

    Error When Opening a Document

    opening a document

    Hi,

    Please reply to the questions mentioned below in order to assist you in a better way.

    • Do you get any error message when you try to open the document?
    • What is the format of that document?
    • Which browser do you use to download?
    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Apr 14, 2020
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