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Old 07-01-2009, 06:50 PM
halo_quebec
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Re: i can't open .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx ... files

First, thank for your help


Second, i tried to do want you tools me but i don't have a File Type tab in
my folders option... maybe its hide or i don't know...

thank for your help again




"db" wrote:

> perhaps, the file
> associations are
> not correct.
>
> open explorer,
> click on tools,
> click on folder options,
> then click on the
> file type tab.
>
>
> search those extensions
> you provided and ensure
> that they are set to open
> with the appropriate program
> and the accurate location of
> the .exe
>
> out of curiosity, I checked
> my own .doc extension.
>
> clicking on its "advance"
> button and then clicking on
> the edit button for the
> "Open" action I have the
> following:
>
> Action:
> &Open
>
> Application used...:
>
> "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE" /n /dde
>
> Use DDE
> [checked]
>
> DDE Message
> [REM _DDE_Direct][FileOpen("%1")]
>
> Application
> WinWord
>
> DDE App...Not Running
> ...{empty/blank}
>
> Topic
> System
>
> ----------------
>
> so if your word .exe file
> is located in its default
> location like mine is,
>
> then when you click / open
> .doc files,
>
> winword.exe should
> initiate afterwards.
>
>
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>
> "halo_quebec" <halo_quebec@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:07762A3A-1389-43EF-8C79-6B1DC465F8F0@microsoft.com...
> > Hello, i don't now why but i can't open all the office files when i click on
> > them, i can open it when im in Excel, or word... or if i drag-and-drop the
> > file on a shortcut, but when i double click on a .doc or .docx or .xldx...
> > file, a installation start ( microsoft office hybrid 2007) and when it finish
> > after like 30 seconds, a MessageBox pop up "Windows cannot find 'path of the
> > files'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again." and
> > then there is a OK button and when i click on it, word open ( or the
> > appropriate software) empty.
> >
> > I use office 2007, my OS is Vista SP1 64 bit and my PC is a HP Pavilion DV5
> > notebook
> >
> > P.S. Sorry my english is not that good :S
> >
> > Thank you for help

>

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Old 07-01-2009, 06:50 PM