File associations not updating for all users

[Guest]

I just rebuilt our Citrix server running Windows 2000 SP3. We typically run
both MS Office and Open Office due to licensing requirements. I installed MS
office first, and then Open Office and select Open Office to open Word/Excel
files by default. I have checked the file associations for these programs and
they seem to be fine. My problem is that when a user logs in and try open a
DOC/XLS file, it tries to open with Word/Excel instead of Open Office. For
some reason the file associations are not propogating to all users.

I would appreciate any help on this matter.

 

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Check if this helps:

257592 - Changes in File Types and File Association Features in
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=257592

I think you will have to change all users individual profiles, or
update the Default User profile and delete all existing profiles.