Corrupted files

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coolmanoh
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Corrupted files

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Ever since I upgraded OpenOffice to 4.1.15 I occasionally get the following error message when I open a document:

The file XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.odt is corrupt and therefore cannot be opened. OpenOffice can try to repair the file.

The corruption could be the result of document manipulation or of structural document damage due to data transmission.

We recommend that you do not trust the content of the repaired document. Execution of macros is disabled for this document.

What is meant by "document manipulation" and "damage due to data transmission"? How can I prevent this error from occurring?
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Re: Corrupted files

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Upload a small document file (eg .odt) showing the problem so that it can be analysed. Use the Upload attachment tab below where you type (128 kB max) or use a file share site for a larger file.
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See the Writer Guide, the Writer FAQ, the Writer Tutorials and Writer for students.

Remember: Always save your Writer files as .odt files. - see here for the many reasons why.
coolmanoh
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Re: Corrupted files

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What "Upload attachment tab"?
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Re: Corrupted files

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Click Post Reply and look for the Upload Attachment tab below the box where you type the reply.
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Re: Corrupted files

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coolmanoh wrote:What "Upload attachment tab"?
As per the image; click Browse to locate the file and then Add the file
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