About this tag
The tag 'open' on WindowsForum.com covers a range of issues where users cannot open files, folders, or applications in Windows. Common problems include files that appear in search results but fail to open with a 'file cannot be found' error, folders that redirect to the My Computer page instead of opening, and apps that briefly flash and close. Users also report difficulties opening PDFs or attachments in email clients, and browsers like Chrome not launching. Troubleshooting steps discussed include reinstalling applications, checking file associations, scanning for malware, and adjusting default open locations. These threads focus on practical solutions for Windows 10 and related software.
  1. Wild Bill Hip Hop

    new Lenovo laptop and need help with some worksheet files

    TWIMC, I'm setting up my new 2020 Lenovo Ideapad 17 with Windows 10 and I have a worksheet I downloaded that I can't write answers on. They told me to download it and open it with a pdf reader. I downloaded it and saved it to One Drive but it still won't let me write on it when I open it. I...
  2. N

    Windows 10 File Explorer: i can search and find the documents i want but when i try to open them there is an error that Says "file cannot be found"

    Just like the title says, i am able to search for my documents and i can find them but when i double click to open the message comes up saying "there was an error opening this document. This file cannot be found."
    • Needhelper
    • Thread
    • access documents error file explorer file management lost files open search troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Chrome not opening?

    Hi Guys... Google Chrome won't open, this happened yesterday and I downloaded and reinstalled it and after syncing everything was working again. A few minutes ago it happened again. When I click on it nothing happens. I went to the start file in its folder and it does not respond to Open...
  4. K

    Windows 8 Whenever i open a folder it return to the my compter? Solution please

    whenever i press open or double click a folder. It goes back to the my computer page???? .. Help please. Thank you
  5. N

    Windows 10 Apps won't open and anniversary upgrade won't install

    Hello, I have a problem with my Dell Inspiron N7110 with Windows 10 Pro x64. First of all, when I installed the anniversary update, the computer updated and restarted. But when it booted up, lines of script came on the screen that said that the watch dog service was starting up (or something...
  6. C

    Windows 10 Attachments in emails

    Not sure if this is a Windows problem, but I find that when I right click a Word attachment and get the options to open, save as, detach, delete, if I click 'open' it offers me to save it. I'm sure this habit is quite recent and I wonder whether I told it to do the same thing to all future...
    • cryptogram
    • Thread
    • attachment email email client file management gmail open save settings software bugs thunderbird troubleshooting user issues windows word
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. N

    Windows 10 Apps won't open and anniversary upgrade won't install

    Hello, I have a problem with my Dell Inspiron N7110 with Windows 10 Pro x64. First of all, when I installed the anniversary update, the computer updated and restarted. But when it booted up, lines of script came on the screen that said that the watch dog service was starting up (or something...
  8. C

    Windows 10 Change default opening folder

    All my data is on my D drive. I want to make that the drive that opens when I go to open a file, rather than My Documents. How do I do this?
  9. F

    Windows 10 Windows Store won't work

    Hi, guys. About two-three days ago, I was about to watch Netflix in my computer and it needed to be updated in order for me to use it. I put update and it took me to Windows Store, however, it doesn't work. It won't open. I mean, it opens but it comes out that there's something wrong on their...
  10. D

    Windows 10 problem when opening my firefox browser

    Here is the mssg Windows cannot find c users user app data roaming mozilla firefox profiles 2oq7p6te default ex.. update.exe The browser still opens T.Y dark
    • darkgohan
    • Thread
    • appdata browser bugs default error firefox issues launch message mozilla mssg notifications open roaming troubleshooting update users windows windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. Oliveruk

    Windows 8 Email to Desktop

    Hello Ideally i would like to download or open my yahoo emails on my desktop. Can someone please advise the easiest way to do this? Tutorial would be greaat if possible? Thanks for your time Oliver
  12. CaptainIson

    Windows 7 Why doesn't my programs open?

    So I am having a issue with my programs not opening. They do open, but in occasions, when I click on it several times, it does not open. I tried logging off and logging on, and it seems to fix the problem, but then the next day it happens again. I just want to have this issue taken care of...
  13. B

    Windows Vista Virus? Microsoft wont open

    1) convinced I have virus 2) MSE shows no virus 3) cant get programs to open (even on Microsoft site accessed from Help/Support on start menu) 4) I click on links and nothing happens 5) had to go to search engine and type in windows forum to get help section open 6) i disabled my Advance System...
    • buzzthebee
    • Thread
    • access care engine error functionality help home page internet issues malware microsoft mse open programs search security support system troubleshooting virus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. N

    Windows 8 Can't see real pics when opening in apps such as Adobe Photoshop??

    When selecting FILES and OPEN in apps such as ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (and others) all I can see is silly little fake pics instead of the real one. Very maddening and am unable to figure out how to change it in WINDOWS8. Seems to be a default fixed feature but I surely hope not. Anyone else experience...
  15. Drew

    New Office Opening Soon...

    The New Microsoft Office - Office suites - CNET Reviews
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • cnet microsoft office open review suite
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows News
  16. Drew

    Windows 8 New Office Opening Soon...

    The New Microsoft Office - Office suites - CNET Reviews Link Removed
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • microsoft office open review suite
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  17. N

    Windows 7 Restart browsers where I left off

    When you reboot, you lose all the tabs in browsers that were left open. I find that I frequently would like to restart where I left off. It would be easier to close tabs I don't want to reopen before shutting down than trying to remember the tabs I want to reopen.
    • Nisko
    • Thread
    • browser open reboot recovery restart sessions shutdown tabs user experience windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. reghakr

    Casino opening such a hit they ask people to stay away ... for a day

    Illinois' 10th casino opened in Des Plaines today after years of legal and regulatory fights over its gambling license -- and the result was so successful that casino operators would like people to stay away ... at least for now Read Full Story: Link Removed
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • casino des plaines event gambling illinois legal open public safety regulatory compliance success
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. reghakr

    Kids Open Present From Military Dad [VIDEO]

    http://comedy.video.yahoo.com/?lid=24038709&vid=25897076
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • dad emotional family homecoming kids military open presents surprise video
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. D

    Windows 7 How to Open WordPad RTF Documents on Your iPhone: A Quick Guide

    How do I open a WordPad RTF document on the iPhone?