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I can not open embedded documents in word or excel.

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Anonymous
2023-01-25T10:55:24+00:00

When I click on documents the error "The server application, source file, or item can not be found. Make sure the application is properly installed, and that is has not been deleted, removed, renamed or blocked by policy". It used to work. These documents all open for other people who receive them via email, just me affected. Is there a setting I need to change?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-25T11:29:03+00:00

    Hi Sarah

    I'm Anna and I'd be happy to help you with your question. In this Forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

    This error message typically appears when the embedded object or file is no longer located in the same location as when it was first embedded in the Word or Excel document. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

    Open the Word or Excel document containing the embedded object or file. Right-click on the embedded object or file and select "Edit" or "Edit Object." In the "Edit Object" dialog box, click on the "Change" or "Change Source" button. Locate the file on your computer or network and click "OK" to re-link the embedded object or file to its new location. Save the document and try to open the embedded object or file again.

    If this still doesn't work, it is possible that the issue is caused by a security setting or a software conflict. You may need to contact your IT department or a tech support professional for further assistance.

    I hope this helps ;-), let me know if this is contrary to what you need, I would still be helpful to answer more of your questions.

    Best Regards,

    Anna

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