[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I instaalled the Openoffice & I see this in the startup menu. It appears that
when i try to open a document (word or spread sheet), it does not seem to
automaticaally associate with the openoffice. However if I open the openoffice
first ( write or calc as needed) and then open the doc from the file menu, it works
ok.
How can I get the .doc or XLS files to automatically associate with openoffice?
If you don't have file extensions, Windows won't know what to do with
the file. When you use "Save as", ensure automatic file extensions is
selected. As for .DOC or XLS files, when you installed OpenOffice, you
were given the option of making it the default application for those
files. If you didn't enable that, you can easily change the file
associations to make it so.
Changing file associations
Right click on file icon
Select Open With > Choose Program...
Check "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" and
choose the desired application.
If that method is not available, follow the directions listed here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859
Please respond only to the mail list ([email protected]) and not
directly to me.
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