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I am struggling to identify and set the correct default program in the

control panel to open up doc files attached and sent through my windowsmail.

It prompts me to check my security settings but then says that windows

explorer can not open. I'm new to Vista Business software and would be

greatful for any speedy support, ta!

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If you have the .doc file...

 

"%ProgramFiles%\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe"

 

My Vista came with a trial version of "Word" which was set

as the default. I believe "Wordpad" should work, but you

probable could get the newest "Word Viewer" for free from

Microsoft. I like to use viewers (PowerPoint also) as default

program instead of the full blown versions for security reasons.

 

If your problem is in detaching the attachment, I can't help you.

 

 

"Cage" <Cage@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:360EAD03-60B1-45E1-8114-52E7A4B3AD8F@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue">

>I am struggling to identify and set the correct default program in the

> control panel to open up doc files attached and sent through my

> windowsmail.

> It prompts me to check my security settings but then says that windows

> explorer can not open. I'm new to Vista Business software and would be

> greatful for any speedy support, ta! </span>

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