Let me start by saying how much I appreciate you for sharing what works for you here in the Community. The solution you provided w/ screenshots attached will help other users who will encounter the same issue in the future.
In case the problem continues after following the steps by @sgfee123, I recommend repairing the Office application on your computer. The link I'm attaching below will help with the troubleshooting process:
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the QuickBooks or ProFile Communities. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the community and be taken to that site instead.