Windows 10: I cannot download word documents on my desktop on windows 10

Discus and support I cannot download word documents on my desktop on windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I cannot download word documents on my desktop. The file finishes downloading but never gets saved on the computer. I have got a new Dell Inspiron 15... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Amansingh9828, Sep 15, 2021.

  1. AMANSINGH9828
    Amansingh9828 Win User

    I cannot download word documents on my desktop on windows 10


    I cannot download word documents on my desktop. The file finishes downloading but never gets saved on the computer. I have got a new Dell Inspiron 15 and I have lots of space too on my computer. I do not have this issue with any other type of file.

    :)
     
    Amansingh9828, Sep 15, 2021
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  2. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    Can word processor documents be sent to desktop vs Documents folder

    That's a different question.
    You want to know how to change the default.
    Only by 'relocating' your user Documents folder to your Desktop. Move Location of Documents Folder - TenForumsTutorials but it seems a very big step to take just to satisfy WordPad.
    I would not be at all surprised to find that somebody has discovered a Registry hack to do what you want more directly & without relocating the Documents folder.

    Denis
     
    Try3, Sep 15, 2021
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  3. MARINRO
    marinro Win User
    Folder Freeze when trying to click on a Word Document. HELP

    Hi there,

    I came across a very weird bug/issue.

    Use Case

    Step 1: Create a word document on Desktop and name it TestFreeze

    Step 2: Test that you can open the word document and write something like 'Testing freeze folder' ->save it

    Step 3: Create a folder on Desktop and name it FreezeMe

    Step 4: Copy 'TestFreeze' document in the 'FreezeMe' folder

    Step 5: Open the 'FreezeMe' folder and select/click 'TestFreeze' document

    Result: Folder Not Responding

    Additional Information

    I have run some tests and it does not matter:

    • if it is a new or old Microsoft word file
    • if the document has content in it or not
    • if it has a long/short name or special characters
    • it does not matter the folder or the name of the folder in which you put the file in
    I also tried with an excel file and seems that I do not experience the same issue.

    Microsoft version: 16.0.9330.2073

    Windows version: 10.0.17134 Build 17134 with all updates up to date

    If there is anything else I can provide to help sort this out, please do let me know.

    Opened to any suggestions on how to fix this, as it is very frustrating.

    Thanks
     
    marinro, Sep 15, 2021
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  4. BETHGILLIGAN
    bethgilligan Win User

    I cannot download word documents on my desktop on windows 10

    opening word documents

    My laptop will not open current saved documents in word on desktop. A window opens and goes to reconfigure, then asks if I want to reboot. After reboot the same thing happens when I try to open a word document. This happens with all of word documents on
    desktop. However, word documents open with no problem through my email.

    I thought I had Windows 10 but on my programs list I also see Windows 2016.

    Any ideas?
     
    bethgilligan, Sep 15, 2021
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