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"error in the Microsoft Word previewer"
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Is there a fix for this problem?
I have Office 2010 operating on Windows 7 64 bit
When I select File >> Open and click on a Word file (new format or 2003 format) the preview pane has a message as follows
"This file can't be previewed because of an error in the Microsoft Word previewer"
Even if I create a new document and save it, trying to see it in the File Open dialog box gives the same message
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Anonymous
2011-04-01T05:35:51+00:00 I am having my college project work... for which i'm entirely dependent on my Word 2010.. but this **** previewer doesn't work permanently.. all of a sudden.! :-(((
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Anonymous
2011-04-01T05:34:07+00:00 I have my college project work.. for which i am totally dependent on my Word 2010... but this **** previewer doesn't permanently work all of a sudden..!! :-((
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Anonymous
2011-03-08T18:23:09+00:00 I am having this problem also. I have Windows 7, 64-bit, and Microsoft Office 2010. Any updates on this issue since Aug 2010?
Sorry...clicked before finished. I meant "any REAL updates on this issue." It looks like the "solutions" are still just work arounds.
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Anonymous
2011-03-08T18:19:20+00:00 I am having this problem also. I have Windows 7, 64-bit, and Microsoft Office 2010. Any updates on this issue since Aug 2010?