converter failed to save the file
I’m trying to use the 2007 file converter for 2003, and I keep getting
"converter failed to save the file" error everytime I try to open a 2007 file
— prior to this it tells me that it cannot find the file, then trys to
convert it ("File conversion in progress"), then gives me "converter failed
to save the file". All the updates are installed — what’s going wrong.
Microsoft gives no clues on this.
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Bob I
- Aug 1, 2008
- #2
- Aug 27, 2008
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Bob I
- Aug 27, 2008
- #4
Gallagher
- Sep 18, 2008
- #5
Sterne
- Sep 30, 2008
- #6
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Becky
- Sep 30, 2008
- #7
How do I change the default to Excel?
dreyerro
- Jul 23, 2009
- #8
IT Director
- Sep 11, 2009
- #9
Hello everyone,
i found and tested a permenant fix for the issue of when someone wit
office excel2003 tries to open an .xlsm file from 2007, they get
converter failed to save\open the file error.
check your excel 2003 version. It has to be (11.8307.8221) sp3
If not, do office 2003 updates from microsoft’s website until you ar
at this version and Presto. another issue done!
merlynn9
- Apr 26, 2010
- #10
First, thanks for the reply, but I am thinking your advice was fo
Gallagher
Second, the trouble I’m having is not necessarily PowerPoint related
but I get your drift and went and double checked all file types relate
to MS Office. All are pointing where they should be. There is not
choice between 2003 and 2007, just Microsoft Powerpoint (or Excel, a
the case may be)
Anyone else have any ideas
Alanicky
- Apr 26, 2010
- #11
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- Apr 28, 2010
- #12
a4433661
- Apr 29, 2010
- #13
The fix is simple..
— Uninstall Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system
and re-install
When opening a file with the converter, it saves it in
%userprofile%\Local Settings\Temp. You could also try to clean out that
directory and then restart your computer.
haroldklen
- Apr 30, 2010
- #14
Right click, properties, uncheck Read Only.
Or, Open the file using using MS word 2003 and save it as Ms 2003-200
document.
The converter failed to save the file что делать
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I have office 2013 and I'm trying to open a word 2007 .docx doc for a class I'm taking and it says "the converter failed to save the file" but saves it to downloads, then when I open with word 2013 it says it can't open it because it's corrupted.
The weird thing is that I emailed the doc to my work email and opened it just fine on my work computer (my work computer has office 2010). I saved the doc to my work computer and sent it to my personal email and it word opened it from my personal email just fine. Mind you I didn't change the file type or anything. I just sent it to one place, saved it and sent it back. However when I save the file to my computer and then email it to myself it won't open, it only does it when it goes to my work PC first.
How to Fix ‘Converter Failed to Save File’ with Excel 2016

I recently upgraded to Office 2016 on my Windows 10 desktop and was getting the error “Converter failed to save file” when double clicking on the file along with an “There was a problem sending the command to the program error” every time. I finally had enough with the annoyance to troubleshoot it and figured out a solve.
If you have the same issue, here’s how to fix it:
- Open your Default Programs configuration from the Control Panel. On Windows 10, you can hit start, type Default Programs, and it’ll open the app.
- Scroll down the list until you get to the Excel formats (XLS):

- If you see anything other than Excel as the default, you’ll need to change the default to Excel. For me, the issue was the Open XML Converter not being installed anymore after upgrading to 2016. To change the default, select the format, click the “Change Program” button and select Excel 2016 from the list of apps that pops up and click OK to set the association:

- You’ll need to do this for each format in the list to correct it. The most common formats you’ll use are XLS, XLSX, & XLT.
The converter failed to save the file!
Cannot open the files I need access to the school, I’m older than dirt and don’t know much about computers. So need me some time to navigate through classes, because it was such a new mandate. HELP *.
(a) which files you mean? Were you able to open them before?
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whenever I have download an attachment, I get a message saying «converter failed to save the file. I use internet explorer 8 on vista
What is your e-mail client?
If by chance it’s hotmail, please post your questions on the links below:
I was hitting away at my first script for some time now, and I’ve tracked down the problem. I can’t save all files to all locations of the script interface. I wrote a simple test script to see if she would ever save a file:
var savePath = «C:\Users\Public\Documents\ExtendscriptTesting\sploof.txt»;
var saveFile = new File(savePath);
even if this does not work, and she basically plagiarized it verbatim page 118 of the book Adobe Scripting by Chandler McWilliams
- I also tried setting photoshop and extendscript toolkit to run as administrator
- I am logged in as the administrator of the machine
- Windows 7 pro, photoshop cs5
- I can get to read and open files in photoshop, simply not save
Any help? There is another reason that I’m not able to save files from extendscript?
var savePath = «C:\Users\Public\Documents\ExtendscriptTesting\sploof.txt»;
This is incorrect, if using the backslash have you use a double bar backslash.
var savePath = «C:\\Users\\Public\\Documents\\ExtendscriptTesting\\sploof.txt»;
or you can use a slash.
var savePath = «/ C/Users/Public/Documents/ExtendscriptTesting/sploof.txt»;
I saved some pps files I’m able to access, so it is a new problem. same computer and same Vista I’ve always had.
Office newsgroups
Discussions of general issues of PowerPoint.
They will help you with your questions of PowerPoint in Office discussion groups above.
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I use windows xp as the operating system. I bought the new 3G huawei data card. While surfing internet, between a pop-up is displayed
«Windows-delayed write failed, windows was unable to save all data in the file C:\Documents and settings\new\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Session Storage\004285.log.» The data has been lost. This error can be caused by a failure of your computer hardware.
After this computer freezes and I have to restart my computer. Please help me how to fix this problem.
The error basically says that he tried to write something on your hard drive and for some reason that unfinished write operation. This could indicate a bad sector on your hard disk, damaged disk or a problem with your hardware.
Whenever a problem involving a disk read or write appears, my first approach is to perform a verify operation of the disc to the hard drive. Even if this is not your problem, it is a step of good routine maintenance. Run the disk check with the «/ R» or «Repair» option. Note that the real disk check will be presented at the next reboot, will run until Windows loads completely, cannot be interrupted and can take more than a few hours to run depending on the size of your hard drive, the quantity and type found corruption and other factors. It is better to perform during the night or when you won’t need your computer for several hours.
‘How to perform disk in Windows XP error Cherking’
For all Windows 8 Metro Apps that have the ability to open a file or save a file (via the file picker), File Picker screen flashes and then disappears and the application crashes or or the user is not present an interface to select or save a file.
The file selector used to work, but has not worked for about 2 months now.
Check the Windows Application logs in case the viewer the following two errors always appear together when the file picker does not work (the example below error occurred while using an application called Sticky Notes):
Source: .NET Runtime
Event ID: 1026
Application: Sticky Notes 8. exe
Version of the Framework: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was completed due to an unhandled exception.
Exception details: System.ArgumentException
Battery:
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw)
System.Threading.WinRTSynchronizationContext + Invoker. b__0 (System.Object)
at System.Threading.QueueUserWorkItemCallback.WaitCallback_Context (System.Object)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal (System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run (System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean)
at System.Threading.QueueUserWorkItemCallback.System.Threading.IThreadPoolWorkItem.ExecuteWorkItem)
at System.Threading.ThreadPoolWorkQueue.Dispatch)
at System.Threading._ThreadPoolWaitCallback.PerformWaitCallback)
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Event ID: 1000
Name of the failing application: 8.exe Sticky Notes, version: 1.1.0.0, time stamp: 0x51ceae1a
Name of the failed module: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 6.2.9200.16451, time stamp: 0 x 50988950
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ID of the process failed: 0x1d0
Start time of application vulnerabilities: 0x01ce87269da8f915
The failing application path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\8251MarcoRinaldi.NoteTiles_3.4.0.0_neutral__9rvmmrcs6zgr6\Sticky Notes 8. exe
Path of the failing module: C:\windows\SYSTEM32\KERNELBASE.dll
Report ID: 7a632960-f92a-11e2-bea0-68942348047e
Failed package name: 8251MarcoRinaldi.NoteTiles_3.4.0.0_neutral__9rvmmrcs6zgr6
On a package of faults application ID: App
Any idea on what could have caused this and how to fix it?
System Restore creates a restore point «Undo» which allows you to cancel any act performed by the system restore. In other words you can duck in time and if you don’t like it you can return to the present.
System Restore is a tool of recovery in the short term. Dating two months in time isn’t what it is so that a lot of work such as updates and settings not replaced and should be repeated. She will play with happiness this task however.
How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista (7 or 8).
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/#appliesTo
See, control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Recovery\ Open System Restore
Is another software that you are running, in particular security at the origin of the problem software?
How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929135
You can even try your Safe Mode network management applications (the results can be a little Flaky).
This example can be worth a try, he runs the built-in administrator to check your Apps.
This EXAMPLE (ONLY) may or may not work for you with your program, it uses the built-in Administrator account to perform the update?
«It seems that the»Run as Administrator»command gives you administrative privileges only, and they are not enough to install Java (and OpenOffice, by association). To work around this problem, you must actually connect to the built-in administrator. Open a command prompt (Admin) with admin rights by using the Windows key + X then select this option. At the prompt, type:
NET user administrator / Active: Yes
Then disconnect from your regular account and folder administrator integrated, where you might be able to install the update. When you are finished, open a session to your regular account and, for security reasons, disable the built-in using administrator account:
«net user administrator / active: No.»
When a system gets so mucked up it’s often best to restart once again from the beginning.
How to prevent the appearance of «Failed to open Document» «Please check if you have read permissions for the file above? This problem occurs when I try to convert a word in a PDF doc.
Please try to follow the steps mentioned in this thread with a similar problem: Impossible to open the document. Please check if you have read permissions for the above file.
Also, let us know the acrobat version you have and the version of the OS on your system.
Let us know if that helps.
Problems of conversion of PDF to MS Word document. I managed to convert 4 files and now the subsequent files generate a «Conversion failed» error when you try to convert the file. I have a big manuscript and I separated each chapter to help the conversion; as I said, the first 4 pieces without problem, then the conversion failure. I tried to convert the document integer and same result. Specifically, I bought the feature export to Word. Please help. I had initially export the Word Perfect PDF document and attempting to pass PDF to MS Word.
I’m sorry to hear that your conversion process is at a standstill. It seems that the problem is not specific to a single file, you have been unable to convert anything, since the first four chapters of a correct conversion.
So, let’s try this:
If you want to convert via the ExportPDF site, please sign out, clear the browser cache, and then reconnect. If you use the drive, please choose Help > updates to ensure that you have installed the latest version.
Please let us know how it goes.
I don’t want to save the file converted to cloud ther. I WANT it on my PC. I think that there is something wrong with my subscription. I paid fees six months from a year ago.
Files are automatically saved in your online account when you use Acrobat.com online services. However, you can probably download the files on your computer, by selecting to https://cloud.acrobat.com/filesand then by clicking on the download icon.
Additional problems with your subscription?
I’m trying to convet system winnt in esx, always fail in the setp2. I tired to convet locally and remotely and get the same error message. Help, please
10:32 step 1: connecting to Agent VMware Converter on 172.19.129.10
10:32 step 2: creation of target virtual machine and the conversion of the data
10:32:05 configuring settings for the virtual machine target.
10:32:07 creating virtual machine target.
10:33:04 ERROR: could not open the file %s
The newspaper has been attached
This is the result of that port TCP 443 is blocked?
More likely, the system of the source (172.19.129.10) cannot reach the host ESX by DNS or TCP Port 902 is stuck between them.
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NOTE: If your question or problem has been resolved, please mark this thread as answered and awarded points accordingly.
I have to pass a CVI 6a 2013 CVI.
After working the binding DLLS/LIBs now everything compiles and links fine and the exe works as expected.
But there are some users that I have to edit resource files. As soon as I open one of them (a few seconds) or when I want to change one little thing, and then save the file I get the error message next message (see attachment):
Unable to save the user interface resource file ‘. uir ‘ (the file is not a user interface file or damaged)
What is the problem and how to solve?
Any idea is welcome.
Thanks for your ideas.
I oversaw that effort to push the standard of the button Save of the cvi after I clicked away the strange error messages.
Strange but true: If the IUR files are saved now (in the appropriate format) and error messages no longer appear.
I think that there is a small bug (or format or any change. ) in 2013 CVI when overtaking of the UIR of CVI 6 files.
Have a frustrating problem. Help is greatly appreciated. Learned the hard way and lost a dwg important issue which was unrecoverable. Bought a new drive external hard seagate. Could not back up the entire system with software pre-installed. Download acronis true image home 2011. Tried to backup system. Receive error when trying to backup messages; ‘Delay to failure of Scripture; Reading of the sector; Windows was unable to save all the data for the file $Mft. The data has been lost. Have tried many fixes. Unable to disable write caching method (grayed out / unclickable). Played regedit ‘EnableOplocks’ is not listed to select. Attempted to run microsoft ‘fix it’ and got the blue screen of death. Short hair out of my head. Suggestions appreciated.
I don’t know where Microsoft ‘Technical support engineers’ get their information.
Write caching without a doubt «does apply to external hard drives», but it is usually disabled to prevent to sort the problem you are experiencing.
I’ve seen several positions reporting to the same question that you do. All of these positions were with SATA drives. Is your Seagate eSATA drive?
The disc is recognized as an external drive in Device Manager? In Device Manager, go to the drive properties dialog box and click the policies tab. An external drive should have two options: «Optimize for quick removal» and «Optimize for performance». An internal hard drive shows the options as gray (with ‘performance’ selected), but there should also be a checkbox «Enable disk write cache» under the second option.
What shows in your policies tab?
If I understand correctly, «writeback» or «write behind» is implemented by disc material or its pilot. If the option is not available on the drive properties > policies tab, I would suggest to contact Seagate support.
Attempt to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7
I try to update my Windows Vista to Windows 7. I bought to download the rom update the Microsoft store and downloaded, but when I try to start the upgrade I have a stateing message that it is impossible to create or save new files in the folder where it was downloaded. I checked the security permissions in the file and made sure that no programs are ‘read only’, but it won’t always go beyond this point!
Just downloaded CS6 Design Standard. System — OS10.6.8 (about to upgrade to 10.8), iMac 27 i5Intel 4core 12GBram clocked at 2.66 Ghz
Pshop opens, I get three alerts.
1 — Unable to load module e/s asynchronous activate because does not work with this version of Photoshop
2. impossible to load the multiprocessor support plug-in because does not work with this version of Photoshop
3. unable to load the module of FastCore Routines because does not work with this version of Photoshop
Then asks if I want to be connected to the internet or something like that. Then Pshop opens before even I click OK
None of them arrived with CS5.5
I realize that CS6 is 64-bit. I have fixed 32-bit because of the CS5.5 plugins.
Two questions, I’ve noticed so far with CS6.
1. that I open a document, the Enable selection drop down at the bottom of the window is not set to anything. I always selects the Documents readable by all. Not the case in CS5.5, who was always default readable to all documents. Could not find anything in the Prefs to this question.
2. When you save a document, RGB or CMYK, the drop-size selection are not accurate. The first three or four read properly correlated with the suffix (.jpg, .tif, etc.) in the name of the file at the top of the window. But then the selections later format below one third or fourth read than above the list.
for example: as a RGB file: economy through BMP indicates even in filename above (.bmp). However, the following below that, Gif, choice still shows as .bmp in filename at the top. And so on down the list. Even with the CMYK file.
Never seen this in CS5.5.
When I initially installed CS6, I noticed that only items in the Plugins folder was folder Panels. without other plugins. I thought this to be an error in download of some sort and moved 5.5 database plugins to 6 Plugins folder. Could be the problem? Otherwise, I would have SOME plugins in CS6
I downloaded CS6 think twice now first has been altered. I used two download options on the Adobe — Akamai and standard page
Same questions at once. One country replied this to be a problem of plugins. I uninstalled ‘after market’ 5.5 and 6 SuperBladePro plugins was the only one. CS6 restarted. Still the same problem. Only the elements of Plugins are what came with the program.
Yes, I think that the problem is caused by putting the cs5 plugins in the folder plugins photoshop cs6.
Delete the plugins and cs6 should work much better.
The reason why you don’t see the plugins in the plugins folder, it is that adobe installs all the plugins bundled with photoshop cs6 to the necessary folder inside the Adobe Photoshop CS6.app
and the empty plugins folder that you saw’s plug-ins third as SuperBladePro.
I tried to search for the file, but no luck.
Are you on an e-mail as Microsoft Office Outlook with your hotmail email account or by using Internet Explorer client?
What kind of file is and what is the size of this file?
This error is specific to this file?
Try changing the location of the destination file and check. The other possibility may be that the antivirus on your computer trying to analyze this file and casuing the conflict.
How to ask a question on Microsoft Answers Website.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375
If you use Microsoft Office Outlook, I recommend you post this question on the following Web site:
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/Group/Office
We hope to hear from you soon.
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