Microsoft cannot open this file

This seems to be a problem with the file association mechanism and the opening strategy of the target program. In my case I was trying to open a. When I changed the association to Irfanview. I realise that this isn't a complete workaround, but may help where, for example, the target program can be a generalised file reader.

I All, I have created an interactive workbook however keeping getting an error as above cannot open the specified file. Essentially what should happen when I click on it is that it will go to the next empoloyee's data or a previous employees data.

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Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. If you are reluctant to edit the Registry, the only alternative at the moment is to use Word Online. Since yesterday I have not been able to access my works files. I keep getting this message. This thread is locked.

You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next. Is this happening in all office files or certain files only.

Could you please open Word app and try to open any recent docs if you can. Please let me know if you can. Keep safe! Kind regards, Chaps. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Kind regards, Chaps Having the same issue - with every single word doc.

Same applies to any office app actually :. Select Apply. Restart your PC. This resets explorer. Automatic Repair is a tools that attempts to fix registry corruption. Enter your name and password. Automatic Repair now begins. Your computer may restart during this process. Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback?

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