I apologize in advance for the length, but I wanted to be sure to include all pertinent information so I don’t waste your time.


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Windows 8.1 with Office (word) 2016.

For several months now, I have been having an issue with random hyperlink failures in MS Word.

Please note:
-- Links which will not open in word, will open in all other locations and devices (Google docs, public forums etc.)
-- Using original web links, DropBox or Tiny URL, makes no difference.
-- I have searched and tried every fix suggested, including regedit, to no avail.
-- I have reinstalled both 8.1 and 2016 Office multiple times.
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Following is a small sample of good and bad links.

Sample links that do not open in Word:
Dropbox - Breach .jpg - Simplify your life
Dropbox - Spy Hop.jpg - Simplify your life
Dropbox - 4 E W .png - Simplify your life
Dropbox - Naiad .png - Simplify your life
Dropbox - Kaluta .jpg - Simplify your life
Dropbox - Eclipse.PNG - Simplify your life
https://tinyurl.com/y6at6sru

Sample links that do open in Word
https://themarinedetective.com/2014/...a-good-choice/
https://tinyurl.com/y269kz3e
https://tinyurl.com/y5a5xz9p
https://tinyurl.com/y6sx6nw9
https://tinyurl.com/y4mcehel
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rs98s25fyo...0Suit.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytq1hds5ug...0Suit.jpg?dl=0

Thank you.