This fix is for users of 64 bit versions of Windows experiencing problems with previewing PDF files in Outlook. But some user have reported that enabling the Windows Firewall fixes their issue. Try to preview an Office file from Outlook now.
There is commonly a problem where Windows is not configured to let Outlook preview Microsoft Office files such as Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint files.
Excel for spreadsheets, Word for documents, and Adobe Reader for PDF files.įix 2 – Check Attachment Handling Settings Ensure that the application used to open the file is installed.