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A Microsoft security update released in July 2016 prevents certain file types downloaded from the internet from opening. | A Microsoft security update released in July 2016 prevents certain file types downloaded from the internet from opening. | ||
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The resolution is to Unblock files before opening them. | The resolution is to Unblock files before opening them. | ||
# Download the file | # Download the file | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 4 August 2016
Issue
Excel Files from the internet do not open successfully, and instead a blank Excel window appears such as the one below:
Cause
A Microsoft security update released in July 2016 prevents certain file types downloaded from the internet from opening.
Resolution
The resolution is to Unblock files before opening them.
- Download the file
- Open the file location if necessary
- Right click the file > Properties
- Unblock the file
