Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems.

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Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems.