Cannot open file

[Richard Mahan]

I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not have
that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or another
program?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

 

[Richard Mahan]

I just need to open the file not to edit.

No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not have
that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it into a
..pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I just need to open the file not to edit.

No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[Richard Mahan]

Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I will
need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly. so it
appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will allow me to
open it. I do appreciate the offer.

Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it into a
.pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I just need to open the file not to edit.

No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I will
need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly. so it
appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will allow me to
open it. I do appreciate the offer.

Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it into
a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[Richard Mahan]

Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file. again
I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard

Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I will
need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly. so it
appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will allow me to
open it. I do appreciate the offer.

Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it into
a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[Ed Bennett]

Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file. again
I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard

PrimoPDF is available for free from http://www.primopdf.com, and will
allow the creation of PDF files. There are other apps that cost varying
amounts of money.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Adobe Acrobat is the big one but there are several low-cost/free
alternatives that can be used to create (but not edit) a .pdf file. I've
recommended PrimoPDF quite often. Even tho I have Acrobat, I have Primo
installed on my system as well. (I have it to provide support for friends
who use it.) It's a great little program that is very easy to use. Oh - and
it's free. My favorite price.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file.
again I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard

Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I will
need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly. so it
appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will allow me to
open it. I do appreciate the offer.



Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it
into a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

 

[Richard Mahan]

I have Cute PDF Writer on my computer which I think does the same thing as
Primo but you have to be able to open the file first before you can convert
it to a pdf isn't this right?

Adobe Acrobat is the big one but there are several low-cost/free
alternatives that can be used to create (but not edit) a .pdf file. I've
recommended PrimoPDF quite often. Even tho I have Acrobat, I have Primo a
installed on my system as well. (I have it to provide support for friends
who use it.) It's a great little program that is very easy to use. Oh -
and it's free. My favorite price.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file.
again I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard

Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I
will need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly. so
it appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will allow
me to open it. I do appreciate the offer.



Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it
into a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do
not have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word
or another program?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Yes, that's why I suggested you ask the file's originator to create the .pdf
file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I have Cute PDF Writer on my computer which I think does the same thing as
Primo but you have to be able to open the file first before you can convert
it to a pdf isn't this right?

Adobe Acrobat is the big one but there are several low-cost/free
alternatives that can be used to create (but not edit) a .pdf file. I've
recommended PrimoPDF quite often. Even tho I have Acrobat, I have Primo
a
installed on my system as well. (I have it to provide support for friends
who use it.) It's a great little program that is very easy to use. Oh -
and it's free. My favorite price.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file.
again I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard


Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I
will need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly.
so it appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will
allow me to open it. I do appreciate the offer.



Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it
into a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do
not have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word
or another program?

 

[Richard Mahan]

OK I got it now, sorry for all the questions and thanks for all the help.
Richard

Yes, that's why I suggested you ask the file's originator to create the
.pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I have Cute PDF Writer on my computer which I think does the same thing as
Primo but you have to be able to open the file first before you can
convert it to a pdf isn't this right?

Adobe Acrobat is the big one but there are several low-cost/free
alternatives that can be used to create (but not edit) a .pdf file. I've
recommended PrimoPDF quite often. Even tho I have Acrobat, I have Primo
a
installed on my system as well. (I have it to provide support for
friends who use it.) It's a great little program that is very easy to
use. Oh - and it's free. My favorite price.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Can you tell me what application is required to send it as a pdf file.
again I thank youfor your assistance.......Richard


Ask the sender to send it as a .pdf file if getting the software is an
issue.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




Thanks JoAnn, I would do that but the problem is that it's a file I
will need to download on a weekly basis, since it is updated weekly.
so it appears I will have to get the software somewhere that will
allow me to open it. I do appreciate the offer.



Send it on to me at jl dot paules at gmail dot com. I'll convert it
into a .pdf file for you.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I just need to open the file not to edit.
No. Do you need to be able to edit the file or just see it?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do
not have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word
or another program?

 

[John G]

I have a file that was created with Microsoft Publisher and I do not
have that program on my computer.

Is there a way to rename the file so that I can open it with word or
another program?

I know your question has been answered but just a little extra info--

The extension of a file name normally gives an indication of the program
that created or will open a file but just changing the ext will not make
the file readable by a specific program.
The extension is only an indication of the internal structure of the
file.