WS 10.4.4 | WS-9179 | Target file cannot be opened when using Microsoft Word 2007-2016 File Type

Symptoms: 

When filtering a certain asset in WorldServer 10.4.4 using the Microsoft Word 2007-2016 Studio File Type, opening the Task in Browser Workbench, saving it and opening it in again Microsoft Word results in the following error message: "The file filename.docx cannot be opened because there are problems with the contents".

Resolution: 

You can fix the issue by deploying the update to WorldServer 10.4.4, available on FTP.
 
If you cannot deploy it, please contact the SDL Support Team:
  • Log on to your "My SDL" account
  • Log a support request via Support & Education Support.  

Notes:

  • All systems running WorldServer 10.4.4 and using .DOCX assets should have this hotfix applied.
  • The fix for this issue is also available in WorldServer 11.1.