Windows 10: Word and Excel files being blocked when downloaded from the Internet

This same question has arisen a number of times over the past few years but seems to keep coming back.


Basically, and just recently, files downloaded from the Internet have been blocked or regarded as unsafe. I suspect this is a result of a recent Windows 10 update.

Of course, I can unblock a file through properties.

Of course, I can make 'Downloads' a safe folder but don't wish to.

Of course, this is happening to all files, not just a particular one.

Of course, I have the latest version of Windows and have tried switching off and turning on again!


So anyone with an explanation and solution out there?

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I cannot open any of my Office files; Word, Excel, Powerpoint

I am working in Windows 10 home version 1909.
Can not afford an upgrade.
My Office files are old, dont know what version.
Cant remember how I updated this laptop to Windows 10 months ago.
PROBLEM:
I can not open any of my Office files; Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
I looked for my Windows old file as suggested, and it IS gone.
Haveing a small breakdown, will step away and return in a few...ANY DIRECTIONS AND ANSWERS WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!! PLEASE WRITE THEM IN STEP BY STEP FORMAT. Thankyooouuuuuuuu!

 

ALL OF MY EXCEL & WORD DOC FILES

Hi Daniel,

We would like to know more about your concern. For better assistance, please answer the following questions:

• What is the build and version of your Windows 10?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Are the Excel and Word documents the only files affected?

Regards.

 

I cannot open any of my Office files; Word, Excel, Powerpoint

You can open old Office files with these settings | PCWorld

Maybe the steps here will let you open your old office files?