What should I do if the file can't be opened (solutions and precautions)

What if the document can't be opened? This is one of the problems we often encounter in the process of using computers. When we need to view or edit a document, but we can't open it, we need to take some measures to solve this problem. This article will introduce the solution and precautions that the file cannot be opened.

First, check the file format.

When we can't open a document, we first need to check whether its file format is correct. The software we are currently using may not support some document formats, so we can't open them. For example, we can't open a PDF document with Word or an Excel document with AdobeReader. So we need to confirm whether the format of the document is correct and choose the appropriate software to open it.

Second, check the file path.

If we confirm that the format of the document is correct, but we still can't open it, then we need to check whether the file path is correct. Sometimes, we may move or delete a document so that we can't find it in the original path. At this time, we need to find the correct path of the document or restore the document to its original path.

Third, check whether the file is damaged.

Sometimes, a document may be damaged for various reasons, so that it cannot be opened. For example, the computer suddenly loses power, virus infection, storage equipment damage and so on. Can cause file corruption. At this time, we need to use some tools to repair the document. For example, MicrosoftOffice's own repair tools can repair documents such as Word and Excel, while PDF documents can be repaired by using software such as AdobeAcrobat.

Fourth, try to open it with other software.

If we use the right software, find the right path, and the document is not damaged, but we still can't open it, then we can try to open it with other software. Sometimes, different software may support the same document format to different degrees, so we can try to open the document with other software.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) matters needing attention

1. Back up important documents

When we edit or save a document, it is best to back it up to other storage devices or the cloud to prevent the document from being lost or damaged.

Install antivirus software

Viruses may cause damage or loss of documents, so we need to install anti-virus software to protect our computers and documents.

3. Clean the computer regularly

We need to clean up the junk files and useless programs in the computer regularly to keep the running speed and stability of the computer.