I just read last night in the FAQ web page, your problem. Here is your solution, copied from the FAQ: ------------------------------------------------------- I've installed OpenOffice but it's taken over my files ?
When you install OpenOffice, it asks you whether you want to associate MS Office files with OpenOffice. In order to not associate these MS Office file types, you must uncheck the appropriate boxes before continuing. Many people do not read this dialog properly, and simply click on OK". Once this association has been made, though, there are several ways to re-association the files with MSOffice. Go into your file types setting(it should be under either Tools or Folder Options) from one of the windows in My Computer. Then delete the association for .doc, .xls, and any other file types that you do not want associated with OpenOffice. When you next click on a file of that type (such as .doc or .xls), it will ask you what you want to use to open it. Click on word, excel, or whatever you want to use. You will also be given the option to select always use this application to open the file type. ----------------------------------------------------- If I understand right, that is what you're looking to do, right? Greg --- Thomas Blasejewicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > List members > I did install RC3 and indicated in a dialog box > shown during the > installation that OpenOffice should open by default > WinWord etc. files. > That was maybe a mistake. > When I try to open a Word file the computer opens > that automatically with > OO. > Yet, for certain files I would like to open Word > files with Word and OO > files with OO. > > Is there a way to "turn off" this preference setting > that I did chose myself > during the installation? > Or do I have to un- and then reinstall the software? > > Thank you in advance for your help > Thomas Blasejewicz > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
