Copy frorm 98/XP to 2000 changes file type

[VVG]

Has any experienced the following: Copy (dragging and
explicit copy) WORD documents from a 98 (or XP Pro) system
across a network onto a 2000 Server system (pushing or
pulling the document across the metwork doesn't matter).
Upon checking the listing directly on the 2000 Server
system the file displays as a WORDPAD type, however
checking the listing via the 98/XP system (across the
network) the file type still lists as a WORD document.

All the latest patches have been installed on all
machines. Any thoughts or suggestions or clarifications
that someone could provide would be greatly appreciated!

vvg

 

[VVG]

That is correct, WORD is not installed on the 2000 Server
system. However, the system is only being used as a file
server, storing and retrieving files for a small business.
Is it necessary to install WORD (or other applications) in
order to get the proper file type associations? Shouldn't
one be able to copy any file to a file server under 2000
SRV without it changing the type?