os.startfile() don't open the file

If os.startfile() doesn't open the file, there could be several reasons for this. Here are some things you can try:

1. Check the file path: Make sure that the file path you are passing to os.startfile() is correct and exists on the system. If the file path is incorrect or the file doesn't exist, os.startfile() won't be able to open it.

2. Check the file extension: os.startfile() may not be able to open files with certain extensions if there is no default program associated with that file type. For example, if you're trying to open a file with a .psd extension, and you don't have Adobe Photoshop installed on your system, os.startfile() won't be able to open it. Make sure the file type is associated with a program that can open it.

3. Check for errors: If there are errors in your code, os.startfile() may not be able to execute properly. Make sure there are no syntax errors or other issues in your code.

4. Try a different method: If os.startfile() doesn't work, you can try using other methods to open the file, such as subprocess.Popen() or os.system(). These methods may be more reliable in certain situations.

Here is an example using subprocess.Popen() to open a file:

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import subprocess



filename = "example.docx"

subprocess.Popen([filename], shell=True)

This will open the file with the default program associated with the file type.