Mac Vita 96 errors shown when tried to open old Word file

Asked By Patricia A Holmes 0 points N/A Posted on - 09/12/2013

Hello,

I am using a Mac mini and getting this error message whenever I try to open old Word file using this Operating System. The error shows “Mac Vita 96 uses a file type that is blocked from opening in this version”. What is the main issue having this trouble? Can you provide any resolution? Thanks.

Mac Vita 96 uses a file type that is blocked from opening in this version.

To help secure your computer, some file types are blocked from opening when you double-click the file OR drag the file to the Microsoft Word Icon. If you trust that this file is secure, you can open the file by clicking Open on the file menu.

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Answered By Nichols Fryman 15 points N/A #184173

Mac Vita 96 errors shown when tried to open old Word file

Hi Patricia,
The error is because the older version of the file is not supported.
There are multiple solutions to it.

Solution 1: Open the file using File/Open Option
1) Start word for the Mac application
2) In the 'File' menu, Click 'Open'
3) In the window, Select 'Recover Text From Any File' option, Click 'OK'

4) Click 'Save As' in File menu
5) In the list, select Word Document and Click 'Save'

Solution 2:Open the file on computer to repair
1) Start word on computer
2) In the 'File' menu, Click 'Open'
3) Click 'Microsoft Office Button', Click 'Open'
4) Click 'Open And Repair', save the document when the process is completed

5) Restart the system when the file is saved

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