TIF Plug In Problem

[Rich]

I have .tif files set to open with Microsoft Office Document
Imaging.

In the past when I received a link to a .tif file in the browser, I
clicked on it and up came Microsoft Office Document Imaging.

Then I installed Quicktime.

Now when I click on a .tif link I get just the first page opening in a
new browser window. I work around it by Saving the target as... and
then opening it.

Does anyone know how I can restore the browser so that it opens
Microsoft Office Document Imaging when I click on a .tif link.

Thanks for your help

 

[PA Bear]

Windows version?

(SHIFT+)Right-click on a TIF file already saved to your HDD > Open with >
Select the desired application then check the "Always open with..." box.

Tip: Next time you install something, opt for a Custom install, if
available, Rich.

 

[Rich]

Windows version?

(SHIFT+)Right-click on a TIF file already saved to your HDD > Open with >
Select the desired application then check the "Always open with..." box.

Tip: Next time you install something, opt for a Custom install, if
available, Rich.

Thanks PA Bear. It worked.

But, who would have expected this from an installation of Quick Time?

Rich

 

[Jon Kennedy]

Heh, heh! Lots of folks, Rich. You've just discovered that QT takes over
lots of file associations for itself, if you're not careful when installing
it. Same goes for RealPlayer, and lots of other media players.

 

[Rich]

Heh, heh! Lots of folks, Rich. You've just discovered that QT takes over
lots of file associations for itself, if you're not careful when installing
it. Same goes for RealPlayer, and lots of other media players.

It's a bite, isn't it Jon? I've been burnt before and am careful
about just what you're talking about. But, they always seem to come
up with something new.

This is my third crash at work in the last month and a half and I've
had to re-install, re-install and re-install. And then of course I
have all the configuration to do to get the PC back to where I need it
to be to work. This is addition to the fact that we have a new server
that has taken most administrative authority away from anyone except
the IT people. I'm glad I'm friends with them; but I couldn't bring
this problem to them.

Rich

 

[PA Bear]

BTW, if you're not running QuickTime v7.1.5, *uninstall* your current
version, reboot, and install it:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html

Tip: Select a Custom install so you know what you're getting

 

[Jon Kennedy]

And here's more about the nine security holes patched by this update:

About the security content of QuickTime 7.1.5
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305149

Bah, Apple software doesn't have security problems, does it?

Thanks for the heads-up, Robear! I have QT installed, but have auto-updates
on that product disabled and only check for such infrequently.

 

[Jon Kennedy]

FWIW, I installed it over my current version, and it didn't reset my file
type associations - and that's good. I didn't have to intervene in that
regard. But, it did do some unwanted things without asking -

1. Put it's icon on the desktop (deleted).
2. Put it's icon in the system tray (aka Notification Area) - (had to go
into QT's options to uncheck that).
3. Put a "Apple Software Update" entry in the Start-Programs Menu. This
seems to be new. When looking at the Properties of said shortcut, the Start
in: field was blank and the Find Target button grayed out. Launching it
caused two hits to my firewall, but ran quickly. It then popped up and
offered me iTunes + QuickTime 7.1.1 Ha! I just updated QT to 7.1.5 and
there's no option to NOT include iTunes. Bah! (deleted)
4. Put it's icon in the Quick Launch area of the taskbar (deleted)

Well, at least it didn't bother my file associations.