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I am running Word 2003 (English) under Windows XP Professional SP1, both with the latest updates. I have some password-protected files which do not open anymore because the encryption type used is now missing.
The error message I got was:
The document name or path is not valid. Try these suggestions.
* Check the file permissions for the document or drive.
* Use the File Open dialog box to locate the document.
(path\filename)
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=286892)
At first I thought I forgot the password. However then I realized the encryption type was missing. Under Tools -> Options -> Security -> Advanced, I used to get a long list of encryption types, with choices to select a key length and whether to encrypt document properties. However, now the only two options I get is:
- Weak Encryption (XOR)
- Office 97/2000 Compatible
I have tried to no avail:
- Restarting my computer
- Reinstalling Microsoft Office
- Uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office
- Upgrading to Microsoft Office Word 2003
Is there a way I can open my password-protected Word document?
I have also read http://www.experts-exchange.com/Security/Win_Security/Q_20949356.html though this does not address my question. Note, I posted a similar question at http://www.experts-exchange.com/Applications/MS_Office/Q_21061918.html but received unsatisfactory replies.
Can anyone help? How can I restore the encryption options to my computer? I have files encrypted with stuff other than Weak Encryption or Office 97/2000 which cannot be opened anymore.
The error message I got was:
The document name or path is not valid. Try these suggestions.
* Check the file permissions for the document or drive.
* Use the File Open dialog box to locate the document.
(path\filename)
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=286892)
At first I thought I forgot the password. However then I realized the encryption type was missing. Under Tools -> Options -> Security -> Advanced, I used to get a long list of encryption types, with choices to select a key length and whether to encrypt document properties. However, now the only two options I get is:
- Weak Encryption (XOR)
- Office 97/2000 Compatible
I have tried to no avail:
- Restarting my computer
- Reinstalling Microsoft Office
- Uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office
- Upgrading to Microsoft Office Word 2003
Is there a way I can open my password-protected Word document?
I have also read http://www.experts-exchange.com/Security/Win_Security/Q_20949356.html though this does not address my question. Note, I posted a similar question at http://www.experts-exchange.com/Applications/MS_Office/Q_21061918.html but received unsatisfactory replies.
Can anyone help? How can I restore the encryption options to my computer? I have files encrypted with stuff other than Weak Encryption or Office 97/2000 which cannot be opened anymore.