Windows 10: Excel cannot access <a subfolder>. The document may be read only or encrypted.

Discus and support Excel cannot access . The document may be read only or encrypted. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; The above error started today. It occurs when Personal.xlsm attempts to launch, whether it is in the background when I open excel files that contain... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by EliBernard, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. ELIBERNARD
    EliBernard Win User

    Excel cannot access . The document may be read only or encrypted.


    The above error started today. It occurs when Personal.xlsm attempts to launch, whether it is in the background when I open excel files that contain macros or if I launch Personal.xlsb from the XLStart folder.


    The <item in question> is a subfolder, not a file.


    I have used and saved files to this folder for years. I can navigate to the folder and open files in the folder.


    Macros in Personal.xlsb do not run.


    My account is an administrator account.

    :)
     
    EliBernard, Jan 6, 2020
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  2. JEZCLAYTON
    Jezclayton Win User

    No Sharepoint - How do I use SkyDrive to read an Excel document into HD7?

    Thanks agin. I have read the related post you linked to and will consider your advice. One thing though. Assuming I can find a way of effectively accessing the required files, I presume I will still have to reformat my Excel worksheets without protection/encryption
    etc.?

    The options I am considering are:-

    • Sync the files requiring access off the NAS onto a pc which will then be accessed by the WP7 via HomePipe..
    • Subscribe to a SharePoint host.
    • Try one of the other providers suggested in place of SkyDrive.
    • Carry a netbook.
    In the case of all the above other than option 4, I will be reformating the requird Excel files.

    Thanks

    Simon
     
    Jezclayton, Jan 6, 2020
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  3. WARREN RICHARDSON WARI9
    Warren Richardson wari9 Win User
    After uninstalling Windows 10 and reverting to Windows 7, I found that I discovered that all the files in "My Documents" including subfolders were set to "Read Only".

    After uninstalling Windows 10 and reverting to Windows 7, I found that all the files in "My Documents" including subfolders were set to "Read Only". I couldn't update any files in Word, Excel
    or Access.

    I tried to change the file access setting at the My Documents level and at the subfolder level, and the process went through the motions, but the problem remained.

    So I created a new folder under "My Documents" and copied my files to it. I can now update my Access data base from this new folder and read and write Word and Excel documents.

    I have put in place this work around, but I would like to know how to fix it properly.

    So my current thoughts are:

    1. that somewhere along the track the Windows 10 update set my data files to read only and didn't change the setting back.

    OR

    2. My user ID was redefined and even though I am still an Administrator, I can't alter what the other administrator did.

    OR

    3. The registry has a problem.

    Am I on the right track? Any suggestions on how to fix?
     
    Warren Richardson wari9, Jan 6, 2020
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  4. LIKHITHA V
    Likhitha V Win User

    Excel cannot access . The document may be read only or encrypted.

    Unable to print Excel documents on Windows 10.

    Hello Gifford,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



    From the above description, I understand you are unable to print Excel documents on the computer running Windows 10.



    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • Did you check if you are able to print other system documents or webpages using the printer?
    • Did you check if the printer is visible under Devices and Printers?


    You will be able to print documents and web pages from the Printer if the device is online or showing working status under
    Devices and Printers.



    If haven’t tried, I suggest you to check if you are able to print documents other than Excel documents or webpages using the printer.



    Also check if the printer is listed under Devices and Printers
    by following the steps below:



    • Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type Devices and Drivers and select the top most search result.
    • Under Printers, check if the printer you are trying to print from is listed.
    • If yes, print a test Excel document and check if the device works.


    Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Jan 6, 2020
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