
Enable Protected View for Files originating from the InternetĢ. Uncheck all protected view options * on the right pane. Select Trust Center on the left pane and then click Trust Center Settings on the right side.Ĥ.

* Note: If you face a similar problem when you open Excel attachments then perform the steps below in Excel.ģ. After the restart, open Outlook and try to open the Word attachment. Set the Startup type to Automatic and click OK.Ħ. Right click on Windows Firewall service and select Properties.Ĥ. In run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.ģ. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.Ģ. The "Word encountered an error while trying to open the file" problem, is usually displayed when Windows Firewall has been disabled.

If the problem persists, then continue to the methods below. At General tab, click the Unblock button and click OK.ģ. Right click on the file and select Properties.Ģ. If you face the "Word Experienced" problem on a file that came from an external source (email, download, USB, Network) first unblock the security on the file. How to fix: Word experienced an error trying to open the file.

