File is not associated with a program

[Al]

I'm having a problem with both Microsoft Works and Yahoo
Messenger. When I click on a link (i.e. search the web
in Works, or check my e-mail messages on Yahoo Messenger)
I get the message "this file is not associated with a
program, create an association in the folder options
control panel. Any help?

 

[dev]

I'm having a problem with both Microsoft Works and Yahoo
Messenger. When I click on a link (i.e. search the web
in Works, or check my e-mail messages on Yahoo Messenger)
I get the message "this file is not associated with a
program, create an association in the folder options
control panel. Any help?

One avenue...

Click on Doug's link below, then XP-FIXES. There's a link to restoring
default file associations easily.

 

[Olguy]

Info here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;307859&Product=winxp#5

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings". Also, set a default mail client.

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I'm having a problem with both Microsoft Works and Yahoo
Messenger. When I click on a link (i.e. search the web
in Works, or check my e-mail messages on Yahoo Messenger)
I get the message "this file is not associated with a
program, create an association in the folder options
control panel. Any help?

 

[Al]

-----Original Message-----
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs
"Reset Web Settings". Also, set a default mail client.

That did the trick...thank you!!
--

Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm

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[Ramesh [MVP]]

Welcome

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm
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-----Original Message-----
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs
"Reset Web Settings". Also, set a default mail client.

That did the trick...thank you!!
--

Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm

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