.tif files won't open

[Guest]

I have patient files that I backed up onto a cd. I tried to open the files
on my home computer and couldn't. I drove 3 hours, backed up the files
again, made sure they were okay, came home and tried to open the files... and
can't.
I originally used Microsoft Office Document Imaginng when I scanned the
paper files and at home, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. When using the web
to select a program, Microsoft identified the files as .tif and listed
pic/fax viewer and Paint as applications that would work. They didn't.
I would greatly appreciate any/all help.
I'm about ready to panic. Actually, I already have.

 

[Rock]

I have patient files that I backed up onto a cd. I tried to open the
files
on my home computer and couldn't. I drove 3 hours, backed up the files
again, made sure they were okay, came home and tried to open the files...
and
can't.
I originally used Microsoft Office Document Imaginng when I scanned the
paper files and at home, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. When using the
web
to select a program, Microsoft identified the files as .tif and listed
pic/fax viewer and Paint as applications that would work. They didn't.
I would greatly appreciate any/all help.
I'm about ready to panic. Actually, I already have.

Try the free graphics viewer, IRfanview
http://www.irfanview.com/

 

[DatabaseBen]

don't know what you mean "backuped onto cd"/

did you use a back up software or just copy
files over to cd.

did you copy backup files over to cd
or were they regular files?

Tif's come in 2 formats
compressed and uncompressed, how
were they original produced on the other computer?

What is a typical filename
that you can type here of one of those files, kb size/

 

[Guest]

If you haven't already guessed, I'm not computer literate. It was easier to
answer you questions 1 at a time.

don't know what you mean "backuped onto cd"/

....I copied the files by burning a cd with the software that came with my
computer 'Sonic Record Now'

did you use a back up software or just copy

files over to cd.
....Just copied

did you copy backup files over to cd or were they regular files? ....Regular

Tif's come in 2 formats
compressed and uncompressed, how were they original produced on the other computer? ....Uncompressed

What is a typical filename that you can type here of one of those files, kb size/

.... Under properties is:TIF Image. I transferred folders of scanned
documents. The CR-R holds 700mb, none of the folders exceeded 500mb total
Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[Guest]

So I don't make the same mistake twice; why wouldn't a Microsoft program
(paint/fax viewer) open a file that was scanned using a Mircosoft imaging
program?

I'll try the download.
: ) Thank you!

 

[DatabaseBen]

ok,
but open my computer to any one of those files
then type a filename, then type here the file type noted, then type me a
file size/kb

(keep this file in a handy place so we can synchronize some steps to help
with it.
i suggest simply putting a copy of it into my documents until the issue can
be solved, ok?)

 

[Jim]

So I don't make the same mistake twice; why wouldn't a Microsoft program
(paint/fax viewer) open a file that was scanned using a Mircosoft imaging
program?

The association is screwed up.
Jim

I'll try the download.
: ) Thank you!

 

[Spikey]

I have patient files that I backed up onto a cd. I tried to open the
files
on my home computer and couldn't.

Windows security getting in the way?? Not sure whether this applies to all
types of file but its worth a look.

Right click on a file. Then properties and general tab. Is there a Security
heading at the bottom?? If so click on Unblock and apply.

)

 

[Guest]

I checked- it's not blocked.

:
Windows security getting in the way?? Not sure whether this applies to all

 

[Guest]

IT WORKED! But you knew that. Are there any other applications that will
open the files? My concern is that this has never been a problem. In the
future how can I avoid problems opening files stored on a CD-R? What program
would you recommend I use when scanning (the handwritten) files?
Thank you again,
BG

 

[Rock]

IT WORKED! But you knew that. Are there any other applications that will
open the files? My concern is that this has never been a problem. In the
future how can I avoid problems opening files stored on a CD-R? What
program
would you recommend I use when scanning (the handwritten) files?
Thank you again,
BG

Great, glad that got you going. As to your other questions I can't really
give you any advice. I haven't worked much with scanning and the graphical
output from it.

 

[Guest]

I hope this is the correct info-
File type: TIF Image
File size: 11,789 kb

FYI-
Initially, when I couldn't open the file I did the following:
-Right clicked the icon
-'open with'
-'choose program'
-'look for the appropriate program on the web'
Microsoft listed Paint. When I tried to open with Paint the following error
messages appeared:
"Paint cannot read this file"
"This is not a valid bitmap file, or its format is not currently supported"
I was able to open the files with Irfan, but the resolution is poor and for
my needs, the format makes it difficult to work with.
Thank you- BG

 

[Guest]

try opening the application first 'win pix and fax viewer', then open the
file w/in that app. the exact same thing happened to me over the w/e and
this worked for me...