How to fix Corrupt MS Word (Docx) fiile

I've a damaged Word 2010 and 2013 file that I want to recover corrupted Word file. I have tried several online freeware programs without success. I was unable to use the repair/recover feature in MS Word, issue with my computer finding the file on the
network (using work computer). Any suggestions on a free Word Recovery software?

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Paul Edstein
[MS MVP - Word]

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Can't use time machine due to corruptness
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-> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5625

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