Word page cannot, will not open word page

Charles J. Arrigo 0 Reputation points
2026-08-06T19:13:42.0066667+00:00

I have a Microsoft Word page on my desktop. It houses my passwords. Clicking to open brings up two white pages, but it does not open the page.

Word experienced an error trying to open this file. Try suggestions

Check file permissions for the document or drive.

Make sure there is sufficient free memory and disc space.

Open file with text Recovery Converter. (LINCOLN xisx

Microsoft appears not to have a human assistant. It's going to give a telephone number; however, it does not.

Seems no way to resolve this situation. Next time, not to purchase Microsoft

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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-06T19:14:00.8666667+00:00

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Unblock the file
      • Right-click the Word file on the desktop and select Properties.
      • If there is an Unblock button, select it, then select OK.
      • Try opening the file again.
    2. If this affects multiple files, use a trusted location
      • Move the affected Word files into one folder.
      • Open Word.
      • In Word 2010: File > Options.
      • In Word 2007: Office button > Word Options.
      • Select Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.
      • Select Trusted Locations > Add new location.
      • Choose the folder that contains the files, then select OK twice.
      • Try opening the file again.
    3. Repair Office file associations
      • Select Start.
      • Type Control Panel and open it.
      • Go to Programs > Programs and Features.
      • Select the Office product, then select Change.
      • Select Quick Repair > Repair.
      • If the file still does not open correctly, manually associate the file type with Word:
        • In Control Panel, go to Programs > Default Programs.
        • Under Set a default for a file type or link type, enter the Word file type and set Word as the default app.
    4. Open Word first, then open the file from inside Word
      • Start Word.
      • Select File > Open.
      • Browse to the desktop file and open it.
    5. If Office was upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and this is Office 2013
      • Open a Word 2013 app.
      • Go to File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
      • After the update, Office should be version 15.0.4745.1002 or later.
    6. If the file has restricted permissions
      • Open the document normally in Microsoft 365.
      • If access is denied, the account being used may not have permission to open it.
      • If the file uses an information protection policy that the installed Office version does not support, update Office to the latest version or open the file using Office for web.
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