Error message when opening word doc: "Not Implemented" (Word for Windows)

Anonymous
2020-09-15T16:03:06+00:00

Hi,

When I try to access a word doc from the folder, after clicking on it an error appears that only says "Not Implemented".

I have restarted and updated my computer and used the repair function for Microsoft word, but to no avail. I am fortunately able to access the document by first opening word then opening the document that way, but I would like to simply find the file I am looking for and open it that way. 

Thank you for your help.

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  1. Stefan Blom 352.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-11-20T11:18:30+00:00

    If anyone is interested, I am having the same problem, with Windows 10 and Office 365. 

    What troubleshooting have you tried so far? Error messages that include "not implemented" could be related to macros/add-ins or they could be generated by an unlicensed product.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-20T05:09:54+00:00

    If anyone is interested, I am having the same problem, with Windows 10 and Office 365.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-10-21T18:14:07+00:00

    Ok I found the key with your link.

    Meanwhile, I tested the issue with another user session, and there is ... no issue at all (until right now).

    And the icons are not the same ones between the two user sessions :

    The left one is from the session where it works. The right one is from the session where there is the issue.

    The pdf icons are not the same, too, for example.

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  4. Stefan Blom 352.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-10-21T14:22:58+00:00

    It depends on the type of installation you have. Usually, you can reinstall Office via your account at https://account.microsoft.com/services without a product key. 

    Which specific version of Office is this? Office Home & Business? Office Home & Student? Or a subscription (such as Microsoft 365)?

    Note that versions which make use of volume licensing are treated differently; also, they can't be legally sold to consumers.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-10-21T13:17:19+00:00

    But shall I have to give the license number again, after re-installation ?

    If so, I'll have to find it

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