Downloaded files blocked by Outlook 2016 in Excel & Office - Microsoft Community


since updating office 2016 pro few months ago, , in particular since last month, of excel & word attachments received via outlook blocked. problem files received via microsoft exchange server account (office 365) imap files received gmail imap. running windows 10.

i have manually "unblock" each downloaded file in file properties open them. message in properties field "security: file came computer , might blocked protect computer. there "unblock" check box .

the product current & i've tried online solutions in kb. files being blocked include xlsx , docx.  excel indicates file “corrupt,” except when unblocked.  word cannot open files either.  

i saw kb article indicating bug in office 2016 had been fixed. files updated according windows update problem persists.

btw, microsoft support useless – both consumer , pro support (each telling me talk other).

hi,

outlook security settings 1 of possible reasons why documents being blocked when downloaded. assist concern, may check article on how deal blocked attachments or documents in outlook.

let know if helped out concern. if need further assistance, feel free post back.

kind regards.



Office / Outlook / Windows 10 / Office 2016



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