Windows 10: Save as function randomly selecting file names

What I expect to be able to do:


Open a word doc

Alter said doc

Click save as

Windows explorer will then highlight the file I am saving in its current location


What is actually happening:


Open a word doc

Alter said doc

Click save as

Windows explorer will then select a random file or folder, overwriting the wrong file, or duplicate the wrong name



I have repaired office on and offline

I uninstalled 32-bit office and reinstalled 64-bit office

I have run a system file check, and have scanned and repair the health of the machine.

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Default file extension - cannot save file name as .php in notepad.

Hi Niko,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to save the WordPad and check if it helps.

1. Open the “WordPad”, click on “File”.

2. Click on “Save as”, under file name enter the name abc.php.

3. Under “Save as type” select as “All files”.

4. Click on “Save” and check.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Microsoft Scan and Fax will not allow me to select modem name

Hello,

The issue might be caused if the driver is not compatible with Windows 10. I suggest you to download the latest driver for the modem and install the same in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check for status.

• Download the setup files for the driver from the manufacturer website and save it on your local disk.
• Right click on the setup file of the driver and select
  “Properties”.
• Select “Compatibility” Tab.
• Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
• Let the driver install and then check thefunctionality.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Saving a file to a folder

Hi Dean,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you

It would be grateful if you could provide us few questions answer to understand the issue better and to provide you better assistance.

• 
  How are you accessing emails through web browser or through a mail client (mail app, outlook 2010/2013)?
  
• 
  Are you trying to save the email attached file? Please elaborate.
  

If you are using Outlook email, let’s try simple steps and check if it helps. Try the below steps provided.

Step 1.

If you want to save only the attached file from the email, try the below step.

• 
  Right click on the attached file and click on Save as.
  
• 
  Now select a folder location where you want to save the attached file.
  

Step 2.

If you want to save the file along with the email try the below steps provided.

• 
  Open the mail you want to save and click on File on the top of the right side.
  
• 
  Click on Save As and select a folder location where you want to save the email.
  

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.