not sure as to why
you don't.

follow the instructions
here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859

then let us know if you
still have a problem.

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>
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"halo_quebec" <haloquebec@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D78A8349-E1EA-4010-952D-6AAD3F335D58@microsoft.com...
> 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.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>> DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
>> - Systems Analyst
>> - Database Developer
>> - Accountancy
>> - Veteran of the Armed Forces
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>> - ********.com
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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
>>