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Microsoft Office - The File Couldn’t Open in Protected View FIX [Tutorial]
Microsoft Office - The File Couldn’t Open in Protected View FIX [Tutorial]
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
file couldn't open in protected view
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the file couldn't open in protected view
the file couldn't open in protected view excel
If you cannot open an Excel file in Protected View, there’s reasonable evidence to indicate the file is coming from an unsafe location. Or that it could be malware-ridden. In order to protect your computer, Excel decided not to open that file.
Some MS Office users have said on Microsoft’s support forum that they can’t open Excel and Word files in Protected View. For them, this feature has stopped working or The file couldn’t open in Protected View error messages might pop up.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).