Unspecified Error, word/document.xml, Line:2, Column: 0

Anonymous
2012-05-27T15:48:53+00:00

Dear document savers,

It appears that due dates for assignments makes Word eat documents.

Like others I have a corrupted .docx document.  I have tried every trick in the book I can find and am now resorting to the next level of knowledgeable help.

The document crashed whilst working on a formula around the 3rd last page from memory (page 12 I believe).  After waiting etc. I closed and reopened the document and found then that it would go crazy when I got to the area I was last working in, and wouldn't scroll or display content properly.  When I tried again to close and open it wouldn't open it.  Nothing so far has worked.

It now gives the message:

"The file Assign 3 Answers.docx cannot be opened because there are problems with the contents."

"Details"

"Unspecified Error"

"Location: Part: /word/document.xml, line: 2, column: 0"

I have uploaded the file here

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8CyUQXlwkYeUXdmVl9acWZTUEU

I can open in Googledocs but without drawings or equations.  It opens in viewer.zoho.com but still cannot open a saved copy in Word 2010

I would greatly appreciate if anyone had any fixes for me.

Sincerely,

Rowan

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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Anonymous
2012-05-27T18:16:27+00:00

... https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8CyUQXlwkYeUXdmVl9acWZTUEU ...

The Google Docs copy was a DOC rather than a DOCX, but I downloaded it and had a look. I snipped out the  BH  from the second formula following "for Triangle CBH" on page 19. That will need replacing and close proofreading that area is highly recommended.

                  

There is some strange pagination and I don't know exactly why that is nor even if the pagination is intentional.  The actual corruption looked like it was due to many reformatting changes, resulting in empty formatting tags.

I've uploaded a repaired copy of the DOCX to my SkyDrive here for you to download . Be sure to get service packs for Office 2007 or 2010 installed whenever possible before further editing is performed.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-07T08:57:36+00:00

    Hello Jeeped,

    I have run into a bit of a problem with my Word document as well, and I have noticed that you are an absolute expert at salvaging damaged documents.

    I am not too sure about what has happened with this document, but whenever I try to open this file, an error message that reads

    Unspecified error

    Location: 2

    It seems as though it might be a bit different from the error messages that other people have been getting, but then again, I am no expert.

    If you do have time to look at my document, I would really appreciate your help.

    Here is the link to my skydrive:

    http://sdrv.ms/Y5VsF0

    Thank you for your time in advance,

    Sungsoo

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-06T18:46:28+00:00

    OMG!!! so fast response

    and thank you SOOO much for this!

    i stayed up all night looking for soultions!

    thanks alot!

    your the best

    Respect!

    kris

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-04-06T18:39:04+00:00

    Your problem was in the bibliography section but I believe I've repaired it with no loss of content.

    Proofread the document carefully for any content or formatting loss.

    I've uploaded the repaired DOCX to my SkyDrive here.

    2003essay - Jeeped.docx

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-06T17:52:12+00:00

    Hi Jeeped,

    i just stumbled upon your great legacy with working wonders off WOrd document file that just wont open only after ive saved it a few minutes.

    its the same error as the OP posted

    Unspecified Error, word/document.xml, Line:2, Column: 0

    please help. its something urgent.

    heres a link to my skydrive

    http://sdrv.ms/12sBsU0

    thaanks in advance!

    Regards,

    kris

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