About this tag
The ms project tag on WindowsForum covers discussions about Microsoft Project, including critical security vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-38189 that enable remote code execution, as well as common file corruption errors when opening .mpp files in versions 2007, 2010, and 2013. Users share troubleshooting steps for unexpected errors and seek recovery methods for damaged project files. IT professionals and project managers will find practical advice on mitigating risks and resolving file access issues.
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    Critical Vulnerability CVE-2024-38189 in Microsoft Project: Risks and Mitigations

    Overview On August 14, 2024, Microsoft formally acknowledged a critical vulnerability designated as CVE-2024-38189. This particular flaw poses a significant risk as it allows for remote code execution within Microsoft Project, a widely used project management software. As organizations...
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    Windows 10 Error opening MS Project 2013 file

    I tried to open the file in MS Project 2013 and got the error says: "unexpected error Occurred when opening the file, the File may be corrupted Try to use the backup . . . " Has anyone encountered this error?
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    Windows 10 Error opening MS Project 2013 file

    I tried to open the file in MS Project 2013 and got the error says: "unexpected error Occurred when opening the file, the File may be corrupted Try to use the backup . . . " Has anyone encountered this error?
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    Windows 10 Error opening MS Project 2007 file

    I tried to open the file in MS Project 2007 and got the error says: "unexpected error Occurred when opening the file, the File may be corrupted Try to use the backup . . . " Has anyone encountered this error ?
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    Windows 10 How To Recover Ms Project?

    How can I open damaged .Microsoft project mpp file? I wanted to continue working on my big project but MS informed me that the file is incorrect.
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    Windows 10 Error when opening the file in MS Project 2007

    I tried to open the file in MS Project 2007 and got an error saying: "an unexpected error has Occurred while opening the file The file may be corrupted Try using a backup . . . " Has anyone encountered this error ?
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    Windows 10 Error when opening the file in MS Project 2007 ?

    tried to open the file in MS Project 2007 and got an error says: "an unexpected error has Occurred while opening the file The file may be corrupted Try to use the backup . . . Has anyone encountered this error ?
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    Windows 10 Doesn’t open file MS Project 2010

    Guys, I am flat-out. An error occurs opening the file in MS Project 2010. Maybe there's a utility to get back the file?
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    Windows 10 Failed to run MS Project 2013

    I come to you with a problem – yesterday the computer showed This application failed to start because MICROSOFT.OFFICE.PROJECT.SERVER.DATABASE.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem. Please help to recover microsoft project file here after such a failure.
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    Windows 7 associate mpp files with Project 2010 Options

    Have Project 2010 Pro installed on Windows 7. mpp file when clicked on does not open project 2010. I find the Set Associations and mpp is not set. mpt points to MS Project. So I go to change program and Project is not in the pick list of icons. Tried browsing but cannot find Project...
    • pmnewbie
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    • change program file association mpp files ms project project 2010 project icons set associations troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 HELP: MSCONFIG.EXE "access denied" must be logged on to an administrator account

    I attempted to run msconfig to uncheck some progs in my startup, like I did already many times before, always with no problems at all. Then my Windows 7 Ultimate PC (Dell XPS M1530) crashed with a broken RAM (one of my two 2GB is defect, so I took it out and restarted with 2GB). All is fine...
    • BuffyDamion
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    • access denied acl admin rights administrator configuration dell error message memory issues ms project msconfig registry repair safe mode startup subinacl system drive troubleshooting user rights windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win 7 - A Mac owner's perspective

    I own and really like my MacBook Pro 17" laptop / cooktop*. I have, for professional reasons, need to use Windows-only apps like MS Project and Visio. I use VMWare's Fusion product to install Win 7/64 on my Mac so I can run the two OS' concurrently without having to reboot... and so, because...
    • elgrecomac
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    • bluetooth bootcamp browser issues compatibility firefox internet explorer mac macbook memory limit ms project performance rc1 safari sony vaio upgrade user experience visio vmware windows 7
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support