Windows 10: File cannot be opened

Discus and support File cannot be opened in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello,Sometime, I find, for example, a pdf file directory start with "\\?:\D:\" instead of "D:\", which makes it cannot be opened.What are the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Israa Ahmed Elnabty, Dec 28, 2021.

  1. File cannot be opened


    Hello,Sometime, I find, for example, a pdf file directory start with "\\?:\D:\" instead of "D:\", which makes it cannot be opened.What are the possibilities for this and how can I solve it?Thank you,

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    Israa Ahmed Elnabty, Dec 28, 2021
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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, Dec 28, 2021
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  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 File cannot be opened :)
     
    jaydeee, Dec 28, 2021
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  4. File cannot be opened

    "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, Dec 28, 2021
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