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Resolving Internet Security Settings Error

May 26, 2025

Fixing Internet Security Settings Error

Introduction

  • The video addresses how to fix the error: "Your internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened."

Steps to Fix the Error

Step 1: Unblock the File

  1. Close the error message window.
  2. Right-click on the file causing the error.
  3. Select Properties.
  4. Check if the file is blocked:
    • If blocked, there will be an Unblock option.
    • Click on Unblock.
  5. Click Apply, then OK.

Step 2: Adjust Internet Options

  1. Click on the Start button.
  2. Open Control Panel.
  3. Select Network and Internet.
  4. Click on Internet Options.

Step 3: Modify Security Settings

  1. Go to the Security tab.
  2. Click on Internet.
  3. Click on Custom Level:
    • Find Launching applications and unsaved files.
    • Set it to Prompt.
  4. Click OK.

Step 4: Configure Local Intranet Settings

  1. Click on Local Intranet.
  2. Click on Sites and disable all options.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Repeat the process for Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites:
    • Ensure Launching applications and unsaved files is set to Prompt under Custom Level.
    • Click OK and confirm any prompts.

Final Step

  1. Apply changes and close the settings.
  2. Try to open the file again.

Conclusion

  • Following these steps should resolve the error and allow access to the file.
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