.doc files do not launch Word 2007

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Exhibit Imaging

When I double click a .doc extension, wordpad opens. I tried changing file
associations using the "default programs" dialog box, but after choosing
winword.exe, it still does not show up as the default program?? How do I
force .doc extension to open Word 2007... ??? HELP FYI, I can launch Word
2007 and then use "file open" to open a .doc file, I just can't double click
a .doc file to launch Word 2007

Caby Smith
 
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Graham Mayor

First see how to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm and if that doesn't
fix it select a document in Windows Explorer, right click and choose Open
with...

From the ensuing dialog select Word (winword.exe) and check the box to
always open with this application.

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Exhibit Imaging

Hi Graham,

I'm not trying to be rude, but did yo read my post? I specifically wrote "I
tried changing file associations using the "default programs" dialog box, but
after choosing winword.exe, it still does not show up as the default
program??"

I've tried all the obvious... none work...
 
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Exhibit Imaging

And, on top of that... you link is a dead-end 404 error... Page cannot be
displayed...
 
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Graham Mayor

Did you check the 'always open with this application' check box?

From Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types - select Doc.
Is the associated text Microsoft Office Word 97-2003 Document? If not
re-register Winword as already indicated. If it does, click advanced and
ensure that 'Open' is the default action and that the Open dialog

has the following entries:

Application
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12\WINWORD.EXE" /n /dde %1
Use DDE checked
DDE Message
[REM _DDE_Direct][FileOpen("%1")]
Application
Winword
Topic
System


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Exhibit Imaging

Yes... but if you read the post, double-clicked .doc files open "Works", or
any other program you want to associate with it..... except WINWORD. It
simply will not let you associate Winword.exe A quick search will show you
that lots of people are having the same problem... Your link seems to be for
people who have two versions of Word installed.. ???
 
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Exhibit Imaging

Done all of that, and for the record, the "always open with this application"
check-box is greyed-out. After selecting Winword.exe, and clicking O.K....
it does not show up in the list... my research shows many other people are
having the exact same problem.

Graham Mayor said:
Did you check the 'always open with this application' check box?

From Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types - select Doc.
Is the associated text Microsoft Office Word 97-2003 Document? If not
re-register Winword as already indicated. If it does, click advanced and
ensure that 'Open' is the default action and that the Open dialog

has the following entries:

Application
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12\WINWORD.EXE" /n /dde %1
Use DDE checked
DDE Message
[REM _DDE_Direct][FileOpen("%1")]
Application
Winword
Topic
System


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Exhibit said:
Hi Graham,

I'm not trying to be rude, but did yo read my post? I specifically
wrote "I tried changing file associations using the "default
programs" dialog box, but after choosing winword.exe, it still does
not show up as the default program??"

I've tried all the obvious... none work...
 
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Exhibit Imaging

Also... I am Running Vista sp1 (I should have mentioned this... sorry), so
the "Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types " does not
work... no "file types" tab in Vista.

Graham Mayor said:
Did you check the 'always open with this application' check box?

From Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types - select Doc.
Is the associated text Microsoft Office Word 97-2003 Document? If not
re-register Winword as already indicated. If it does, click advanced and
ensure that 'Open' is the default action and that the Open dialog

has the following entries:

Application
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12\WINWORD.EXE" /n /dde %1
Use DDE checked
DDE Message
[REM _DDE_Direct][FileOpen("%1")]
Application
Winword
Topic
System


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Graham Mayor - Word MVP


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Exhibit said:
Hi Graham,

I'm not trying to be rude, but did yo read my post? I specifically
wrote "I tried changing file associations using the "default
programs" dialog box, but after choosing winword.exe, it still does
not show up as the default program??"

I've tried all the obvious... none work...
 
J

Jules

Hi Exhibit Imaging, try this:

In Windows Explorer:
Right Click
Open With
Choose Program
Checkbox "Always use this program to open this kind of file"
Select "Microsoft Office Word 2007" in list
Okay

If you have not installed Compatibility Pack and Conversion Files you should
do so. Better to be prepared for all instances.

Post back if you don't succeed....
 
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Exhibit Imaging

Hi Jules...

From my post above... "Done all of that, and for the record, the "always
open with this application" check-box is greyed-out. After selecting
Winword.exe, and clicking O.K.... it does not show up in the list... my
research shows many other people are
having the exact same problem"

Greyed-out... cannot add associations... it's like it's locked, at least to
Winword.exe
 
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Graham Mayor

Your continued sarcasm doesn't exactly encourage fellow users to want to
help you.

There is nothing wrong with the link. It works when clicked in your message.

I don't know much about Vista, but a few moments searching at Google
produced:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/...r-supported-file-extensions-problem-in-vista/
and
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/232/1/Unable-to-open-DOC-attachments-from-Windows-Mail.html

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