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Unable to save Word 2003 as they say read only

Diana Haberland 0 Reputation points
2023-02-04T14:29:37.7+00:00

I have Microsoft word 2003 and everytime I try to save, it says it is a read only file. I can't rename it because it says the file already exists and is a read only file even if I just created it. All old files show Read Only as well as new files. This is on my home computer so I am the only one opening the file.

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  1. Dillon Silzer 54,931 Reputation points
    2023-02-05T03:26:14.6866667+00:00

    Hi Diana,

    Try going to Save As and save it as a new Word format (.docx).

    If this is helpful please accept answer.

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  2. poonehmedia 0 Reputation points
    2023-02-05T07:09:57.5733333+00:00

    I recommend these items:
    Solution 1 – Start Word in Safe Mode
    Solution 2 – Rename Normal.dotm template
    Solution 3 – Disable autocapitalizationfeature
    Solution 4 – Check your antivirus software
    Solution 5 – Disable Controlled Folder Access
    Solution 6 – Check the save location
    Solution 7 – Remove the Word Data registry key

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