files and associating them

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Lorri C.

Hi,

I am running Windows 2000 and installed a graphics program which was a
trail. When it expired, I deleted it. However, it must have taken some of
my files away. Now when I click on a photo (extension .jpg, .tif, gif,
etc.), the computer doesn't know how to open it. I get the grey box to
associate a program but I can't find where it is located. Pics open ok with
Word and Publisher, it is just when I am trying to open them by themselves.
Any suggestions??

Thanks!
 
The easiest method; While in Explorer, right click on a file of the type in
question, then choose "Open With", "Choose Program", then choose and check
the box for "Always use this program....."

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Hi,
|
| I am running Windows 2000 and installed a graphics program which was a
| trail. When it expired, I deleted it. However, it must have taken some of
| my files away. Now when I click on a photo (extension .jpg, .tif, gif,
| etc.), the computer doesn't know how to open it. I get the grey box to
| associate a program but I can't find where it is located. Pics open ok
with
| Word and Publisher, it is just when I am trying to open them by
themselves.
| Any suggestions??
|
| Thanks!
|
 
Dave,

Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to find a
file to do the action.
 
Sounds like these are all going to be graphics type files. You might find it easier to just download the freeware program, IrfanView, then use it as the viewer for those files. It's a pretty good viewer, with some limited editing capabilities too, I use it all the time. http://www.irfanview.com/

--

Bill James
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

Windows VBScript Utilities » www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips » www.billsway.com/notes_public/

Lorri C. said:
Dave,

Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to find a
file to do the action.


Dave Patrick said:
The easiest method; While in Explorer, right click on a file of the type in
question, then choose "Open With", "Choose Program", then choose and check
the box for "Always use this program....."

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Hi,
|
| I am running Windows 2000 and installed a graphics program which was a
| trail. When it expired, I deleted it. However, it must have taken some of
| my files away. Now when I click on a photo (extension .jpg, .tif, gif,
| etc.), the computer doesn't know how to open it. I get the grey box to
| associate a program but I can't find where it is located. Pics open ok
with
| Word and Publisher, it is just when I am trying to open them by
themselves.
| Any suggestions??
|
| Thanks!
|
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thanks, I will try it.

Sounds like these are all going to be graphics type files. You might find
it easier to just download the freeware program, IrfanView, then use it as
the viewer for those files. It's a pretty good viewer, with some limited
editing capabilities too, I use it all the time. http://www.irfanview.com/

--

Bill James
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

Windows VBScript Utilities » www.billsway.com/vbspage/
Windows Tweaks & Tips » www.billsway.com/notes_public/

Lorri C. said:
Dave,

Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to find a
file to do the action.


Dave Patrick said:
The easiest method; While in Explorer, right click on a file of the type in
question, then choose "Open With", "Choose Program", then choose and check
the box for "Always use this program....."

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Hi,
|
| I am running Windows 2000 and installed a graphics program which was a
| trail. When it expired, I deleted it. However, it must have taken some of
| my files away. Now when I click on a photo (extension .jpg, .tif, gif,
| etc.), the computer doesn't know how to open it. I get the grey box to
| associate a program but I can't find where it is located. Pics open ok
with
| Word and Publisher, it is just when I am trying to open them by
themselves.
| Any suggestions??
|
| Thanks!
|
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
What application do you now wish to open them with?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Dave,
|
| Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
| associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to find a
| file to do the action.
 
I would like to open mine with Microsoft photo editor but I can not find the
application. Please help.
 
I would also but have given up trying to find the .exe file... any
suggestions?
mfc said:
I would like to open mine with Microsoft photo editor but I can not find the
application. Please help.

Dave Patrick said:
What application do you now wish to open them with?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Dave,
|
| Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
| associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to
Click to expand...
find
a
| file to do the action.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
I found it. You have to install Microsoft Photo editor from MS Office....


Lorri C. said:
I would also but have given up trying to find the .exe file... any
suggestions?
mfc said:
I would like to open mine with Microsoft photo editor but I can not find the
application. Please help.

Dave Patrick said:
What application do you now wish to open them with?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Dave,
|
| Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
| associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to
Click to expand...
find
a
| file to do the action.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Mine is located in:
\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\PhotoEd


Lorri C. said:
I would also but have given up trying to find the .exe file... any
suggestions?
mfc said:
I would like to open mine with Microsoft photo editor but I can not find the
application. Please help.

Dave Patrick said:
What application do you now wish to open them with?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

:
| Dave,
|
| Thanks for responding. I understand how to do that but what file do I
| associate it with and where is that file located? I can't seem to
Click to expand...
find
a
| file to do the action.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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