Windows 10: I am unable to open some PDF files and photo files. I get a message saying "file cannot be...

I am unable to open some PDF files and photo files. I get a message saying "file cannot be accessed by the sysstem". Any advice would be appreciated.

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Unable to open PDF file directly from WINZIP file

Thanks for the help. I tried the suggested steps. It did not work for me. When clicked on pdf files, now it opens with acrobat reader as opposed to Edge. But then I still cannot open pdf files directly form zip file.

 

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?

 

Unable to Print PDF files

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are unable to print a PDF file. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the printer & PC?
  
• Does this issue specific to a particular PDF file or all PDF file in the USB?
  
• What is the program that you are using to open the PDF file in order to print?
  
• Did you try printing any PDF file that is saved on the PC?
  
• What happens when you try to print, do you get any error message/code?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps from this article:

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10



Also, if you are using the Adobe application to print the PDF file, refer this article from Adobe:
Troubleshoot PDF printing in Acrobat and Reader



We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator