.DOCX File Type
File extension: DOCX or .docx
Description: Microsoft Word 2007 Document
Author of the .docx file extension: Microsoft Corporation
Category: Document file
Programs that use the .docx file type: Microsoft Word
Explanation of .docx file extensions:
The .docx file extension is the latest generation of Microsoft Word document files. It blends technologies such as Open XML and ZIP compression in order to achieve a smaller file size.
Typical problems associated with the .docx file extension:
One of the most common problems with .docx files is the inability for users of earlier versions of Microsoft Office to open it.
In addition to compatibility issues, .docx files can suffer from file corruption, missing file associations, and become infected by computer viruses and spyware.
Another common .docx problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .docx files removed by spyware or other processes.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you have a pre-2007 version of Microsoft Word and expect to receive .docx files from others, you should install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack which allows for backwards compatibility between Word 2007 and MS Office 2000, XP, and 2003.
In addition, update your Microsoft Office software frequently to take advantage of updates, security patches, and other fixes so that you are best protected and always have the most current hotfixes installed on your computer.
File corruption and computer viruses continue to be a problem with Microsoft Word documents. Use a registry cleaner to resolve many common .docx errors and an anti-virus and anti-spyware computer security solution to ensure that your .docx files are clean.
In addition, file associations may not be set. You may need to specify that you want Microsoft Word to open these types of files. To do this, right-click the .docx file and select “open with.” From there, all you have to do is browse for Microsoft Word 2007 (or compatible updated MS Word applications) and make it the default.
Associated links:
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en
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