Repair DOC/DOCX files

Repair DOC file

Microsoft Word stands as the fundamental yet highly efficient application within the Microsoft ecosystem. Microsoft has a bunch of powerful features that give a seamless experience to its users. Common issues encountered in MS Word, such as application crashes or error messages like 'could not open abc.doc/docx file,' can disrupt your workflow and necessitate immediate resolution. Among the most frequently encountered error messages by MS Word users are:

• Microsoft Word has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please tell Microsoft about this problem
• The document caused a serious error the last time it was opened. Would you like to continue opening it?
• There is not enough memory or disk space to complete the operation
• Word was unable to read this document. It might be corrupt
• abc.doc file cannot be opened
• Word cannot open the existing [square] in Template file

Microsoft Word includes several unique built-in features that empower users users to address some of these errors manually. These methods are outlined below:

Corrupted documents can trigger various errors. To address this issue, you can utilize the 'Open and Repair' option in Microsoft Word. Follow the steps below for this repair process:

1. Launch the Microsoft Word application.
2. On the menu bar, click on File.
3. Click on Open and choose the Browse option.
4. Go to the location where the damaged file is located.
5. Select the file; but don’t press Enter yet.
6. You can see the Open button (on the bottom left) along with a drop-down arrow.
7. Click on the drop-down arrow and select the option for Open and Repair.
8. It will repair the document using Word and Open it. Save the file before closing MS Word.

If your primary concern is retrieving information from a corrupt DOC file, you have the option to view its contents using an alternative application. A file that has caused issues with the Microsoft Word application can be easily opened using another application, such as Notepad or WordPad. The choice between the two depends on the document's content.

Note: Notepad and WordPad are not enough to view tables, pictures, and graphical videos. However, if your content contains photos and videos, then use MS Word.

If your document has previously created a restore point on your Word file, then it will recover your previously saved word file. It also applies if you have enabled an automatic backup feature on your Windows system. However, if none of these methods have served results, users haven’t saved any backup file in their MS Word. If you're uncertain, you can still attempt the following straightforward step to check for the existence of a backup for the file.

1. Right-click on the Word file in Windows Explorer.
2. Click on the Properties.
3. A new window will open. Go to the last tab of this window - Previous Versions.
4. If there are no previous versions available, you will get a message as shown below.
5. However, if previous versions exist, they will be listed in the window, and you can choose the suitable version and select Restore.

While these methods can be effective in restoring and recovering data from problematic document files, they do have limitations and may not be suitable for highly damaged files. Additionally, they require a good understanding of the Word application and its features. If you are willing to learn and apply these methods, you can certainly give them a try. However, it's important to note that these manual methods do not guarantee both time and efficiency, and in some cases, they may not provide a solution.

If you prefer not to invest your valuable time and effort in these manual methods, we have the perfect professional tool for you. Here, we are mentioning a complete step-by-step guide to repair your DOC files quickly.

Kernel for Word Repair tool is designed with robust algorithms to repair DOC files. Below mentioned are the steps you need to follow for instant recovery of your word document(s):

1. Launch Kernel for Word recovery tool and Click Add File(s) button.
2. Browse to the location of the corrupt/damaged word files you want to recover. Add more Word files if required.
3. Now, click the Repair DOC File (s) button.
4. View the progress of the files being repaired in the Repair Progress window that appears.
5. Once your Word files are recovered, browse destination path. Select the folder where you want to save the recovered files, then click OK.
6. A success message will be displayed on the screen once all your files are saved to the specified location.

Now, you can access, read, edit, and save your MS Word files quickly.

Conclusion

This article provides a comprehensive discussion on repairing DOC/DOCX files when Microsoft Word encounters errors. It highlights the built-in utilities within the application that aid in word document recovery. However, for more severe issues or threats, we recommend you use professional software like 'Kernel for Word' due to its exceptional capability to resolve a wide range of errors in DOC/DOCX documents.

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