Windows 10: Unable to open Office files inside file explorer

Discus and support Unable to open Office files inside file explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am running Windows 10. Inside file explorer, I cannot open office files word, excel, pics, etc - I CAN open PDFs. If I go into the application, word... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RockinRealtor, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. Unable to open Office files inside file explorer


    I am running Windows 10. Inside file explorer, I cannot open office files word, excel, pics, etc - I CAN open PDFs. If I go into the application, word for example, I can pull the file up through browse and open it from there.


    I also have no preview images on pics. When I try to open or move an office file, I get a "not responding" on file explorer.


    What's the deal?

    :)
     
    RockinRealtor, Feb 11, 2020
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  2. 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:

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    esmorax, Feb 11, 2020
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  3. DaveM121 Win User
    Unable to open word document through Windows File Explorer

    Hi Diane,

    Are you able to open Word files from inside Word - File - Open

    If Word opens files form inside Word, but not by double clicking Word files on your PC, follow these steps to perform a full repair of your Office installation . . .

    Open Control Panel - Programs and Features

    Click Microsoft Office in the list of installed applications

    At the top, click 'Change'

    On the resulting dialog, click 'Repair' - choose the Online Repair, it is a comprehensive fix

    That should fix any issues with your Office Installation . . .
     
    DaveM121, Feb 11, 2020
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  4. Ketxxx Win User

    Unable to open Office files inside file explorer

    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, Feb 11, 2020
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