THE FILE DOES NOT EXIST OR ACCESS IS DENIED. WORD CANNOT UPDATE THE LINK TO (FILENAME). Word cannot update the link because either the file does not exist, it has been moved to another directory since the link was made, or Word cannot open it. ■ Verify that the file is located in the path indicated by the link. ■ Confirm that the file has not been damaged. If the file is damaged, recopy it or use your backup copy.