Windows 10: “There was an error opening this document”?

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  1. /U/NUEE-ARDENTE
    /u/nuee-ardente Win User

    “There was an error opening this document”?

    /u/nuee-ardente, Feb 14, 2020
    #1
  2. PEER_SAM
    Peer_Sam Win User

    Can't open documents

    Hi Marilyn,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In order to narrow down the issue and provide appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with answers to the questions below.



    1. Is it any specific document, a document type or all documents, you are unable to open?
    2. What happens when you try to open the documents?
    3. Do you get any error message while trying to open the documents?


    We look forward for your reply.



    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Peer_Sam, Feb 14, 2020
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  3. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User
    Windows boots, My Documents auto opens. WTF?

    That was going to be my first suggestion. *Toast :toast:
     
    newtekie1, Feb 14, 2020
    #3
  4. JESSEN P
    Jessen P Win User

    “There was an error opening this document”?

    opening a document

    Hi,

    Please reply to the questions mentioned below in order to assist you in a better way.

    • Do you get any error message when you try to open the document?
    • What is the format of that document?
    • Which browser do you use to download?
    Thank you.
     
    Jessen P, Feb 14, 2020
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