Word docs get corrupted… and corrupt word files refuse to open. To fix the problem, you will need to run Excel repair.
Sometimes, a saved or downloaded Word docs file doesn’t open. You will receive an error message that says, ‘The file is corrupt and cannot be opened.’
MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are important for all users.So, today, we will talk about excel repair. This guide will work for Office 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, and Word 2007.
Why will a Word Docs File Not Open?
There can be a number of reasons behind this. For instance:
- Round tripping—when the user is trying to convert the file’s format back and forth.
- Changing different Office versions.
- Trying to open files in different versions of Office.
- Disruptions in an internet connection when downloading a file.
- Improper installation of the MS Office Suite.
- Damaged header components
These issues can corrupt an MS docs file. However, you can use the following ways for effective Excel repair.
Option I—Try to ‘Disable’ or Change the Protected View Settings in MS Word
For this method, use the following steps…
Step i—Launch MS Word. From the top menu bar, click File. Then, choose New followed by Blank Document.
Step ii—Now, click File again and choose Options (at the bottom of the menu bar).
Step iii—A box will pop on the screen. Choose Trust Center Tab. And, then click on the Trust Center Settings.
Step iv—Choose Protected View from the options. Now, in the Protected View Settings, uncheck all the boxes. Now, press OK and save the changes you have made.
Step v—Now, restart MS Word. Try to Open the (corrupted) file again.
If this method of Excel repair doesn’t work, here is another option that you can use.
Option II—Manual Method Using ‘Component Security’ Settings for Excel Repair
Another easy method is to change the ‘Component Security’ settings and set them to Default. The following easy steps will help you conduct Excel repair.
Step i—Launch the Run Command dialog box. To do this, press Win + R. Now type dcomcnfg and press OK to proceed.
Step ii—From the Navigation pane, expand Component Services. Once that is done, expand Computers.
Step iii—Now, scroll to the My Computer icon and press right-click. From the options that pop, choose Properties.
Step iv—Select Default Properties. Then make the following modifications in the settings.
Default Authentication Level = Connect
Default Impersonation Level = Identify
Press OK. Your settings are changed. And, the changes are saved.
Concluding…
In most cases, both of these methods of Excel Repair will work. And, you will be able to open the MS Word Docs File that refuses to open. However, if the methods don’t work, we recommend using third-party software. There are some free and paid software programs that can help you in retrieving MS Word Docs Files.
We hope this article will help you in Excel repair, and you will be able to use your affected MS Word files.