Double Click does not open document

[Steven]

Hi,

I am using Word 2003. Until recently, I could open a word document directly
from my desktop by double clicking on it. Now, however, when double
clicking, the program opens but not the document. I need to either double
click the document icon again or go File>Open etc.

I found something on the web to try (winword /r) but this hasn't solved the
problem. Just wondered if anyone else has had this and how it can be
resolved.

Thanks

 

[KPC]

I know this won't help you Steven - but I have passed on my laptop to my wife
and set her up as a new user - so all her documents are now stored in her new
folders. When she double clicks a document name (Word 2007 in this case)
Word starts up but the document cannot be found. It can only be opened
either from the "most recently used" list or by going "File...Open" - a very
similar problem and one that I feel sure has a simple solution. Anyone out
there had this before and solved it? Please help!

Keith C Parry (UK)

 

[Steven]

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the reply - the same thing happens to me when I try to open a
word doc attachement in an email. I forgot about that bit!

Perhaps they're all caused by the same issue.

Hopefully someone can help us...

Steven

 

[KPC]

Hi
Since posting the query earlier I think I have solved the problem.....
THe default application for .docx files in the settings was the Word VIEWER
aplet and not Word as in Office As soon as I changed this then a double
click on the filename in Explorer opens the documents each time..... Similar
problem with .doc files as well. I have a funny feeling this may be the
solution we were both looking for!!!!

Good luck

Keith Parry

 

[Sydz]

I had the same problem with Word 2003until I uninstalled the "Office Live"
add-on. I was not using it anyway and once it was uninstalled double
clicking was back to normal. Let me know if it can work for you.
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