Windows 10: Unable to open a file

Discus and support Unable to open a file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; hello I am trying to open a file but it is telling the app or file cannot be opened and I have to have the right app to open. This is what it says... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by kennethoppong1, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. Unable to open a file


    hello I am trying to open a file but it is telling the app or file cannot be opened and I have to have the right app to open. This is what it says

    Exporting+sql+query+results+into+flats+files.


    What do I need to download in other to open the file so I can use it in my ssis.

    :)
     
    kennethoppong1, Sep 18, 2020
    #1
  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, Sep 18, 2020
    #2
  3. esmorax Win User
    Windows 10 Office 365 cannot open files from: recent file list

    Thanks for the tip! I followed all above steps.

    So far I can open files from the Recent files list when I enter Word itself, however I still am unable to open any documents using the Word icon pinned to the taskbar:

    Unable to open a file [​IMG]



    -
     
    esmorax, Sep 18, 2020
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  4. Swapna S Win User

    Unable to open a file

    Windows 10 - Unable to open many files, task manger, etc.

    Hi Andrew,



    I appreciate you for performing troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.



    I will certainly help you with the issue you are experiencing in accessing files, apps and task manager on your computer.



    This issue might occur, if the system files are corrupt.



    Provide us the additional information to assist you better with this issue:


    • What kind of files you are unable to open?

    • Which apps you are unable to open?


    Please follow below mentioned methods to fix the issue:



    Method 1:



    I would suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:


    • Press Windows key + X, select
      Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.

    • In Command prompt type
      sfc/scannow
      and press enter.

    • Restart the computer.

      If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state, then I suggest you to try the following steps:

    • Open command prompt by pressing
      Windows key + X and selecting “Command prompt admin”.

    • In command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:

      DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

      DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
    Close the command prompt and restart the PC and check if it works.

    Method 2:

    I would suggest you to
    create a new user account
    and check if that helps.



    Refer to the Link given below.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=windows-10



    Please get back to us, if you are still facing issue
    in accessing files, apps and task manager on your computer.

    Thank you.
     
    Swapna S, Sep 18, 2020
    #4
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