How To: Disable Protected View in Office 2019

Updated: 05/28/2021
Article #: 8


Some users have experienced errors when opening downloaded files in Office 2019.  These errors are due to a Microsoft bug with Protected View.  These steps can be used to turn off Protected View so files will open normally.

 

REMEMBER: Only open files that you expect to receive from trusted sources.  If an email comes as a surprise, call the sender to check if it was from them.

 

File -> Options

Trust Center -> Trust Center Settings

Protected View -> Uncheck all 3 boxes.

 








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