Set Associations

1. Download FileExtInfo.zip from here:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/fileextinfo.htm

2. Unzip the utility and extract the files to Desktop.
3. Double-click "FileExtInfo.exe" to run it.
4. Select .WPD file type from the list box
5. Click "View file association report"
6. Copy the contents of the report and include it in your reply.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"jack1961" <jack1961@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B855618A-3D77-411C-933A-B371DD965B6B@microsoft.com...
Sorry! Neither works. Default Programs has no way of adding a new extension.
Opening the .wpd file from a folder or desktop works fine but does not cure
the e-mail attachment failure to open.
jack1961

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> All the questions have been responded to.
> If you really want to see the replies, forget that awful web interface
> you are using to access Microsoft Communities. Instead, click on
> this link:
> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...ows.vista.mail
>
> To set file associations, go to Default Programs, which you can
> reach either from the Start menu or the Control Panel, then click on:
> "Associate a file type..."
>
> The other way to do this is to save the attachment, then
> right-click on the saved file, select Open With...
> The rest is self-explanatory. The selection you make should stick,
> so that from then on the file extension is properly associated.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
>
> "Rita" <Rita@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6F073C7C-A0BF-4484-B15D-19084E2FB04E@microsoft.com...
> > Well, I looked all over, and all I see is questions and no answers. How
> > could this post be helpful to me when all it does is ask the same exact
> > question that I have: Where the heck is the "set associations control
> > panel?????" nothing in my control panel works because none of the
> > associations have been set. What is the deal? Anybody know? Thanks. Rita
> >
> >
> > "Ed" wrote:
> >
> >> My operating system is Vista, I am using Windows Mail and am attempting to
> >> open a Power Point file. I have been unable to do so because I have to
> >> Create an association in the Set Associations control panel. Where do I find
> >> the Set Associations control panel?
>
>
>

I have performed the steps outlined @ www.winhelponline.com/articles/149/1
and I still can't open a .pps attachment.. I can move it to my desktop and
open it, but not from mail....I am using Vista 32.. I have also tried to set
associations also...but nothing...Any HELP PLEASE !

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> If you already have PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (or 2007) installed and yet this happens, check the following article for solution.
>
> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Windows Mail in Windows Vista:
> http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/149/1/
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Ed" <Ed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7FB46D50-31CE-463E-8B10-213FB6D11CC6@microsoft.com...
> My operating system is Vista, I am using Windows Mail and am attempting to
> open a Power Point file. I have been unable to do so because I have to
> Create an association in the Set Associations control panel. Where do I find
> the Set Associations control panel?
>

I have a similar problem, but it involves...swf files which are apparently a flash type file. I have re-associated different programs to try and open this type of file to no avail. All my email buddies are able to open this type of file, but not me. Very frustrating. Can you help. Thanks.



"Boatman255" <Boatman255@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:18C818B1-A3A2-4412-8454-E4A02F349C56@microsoft.com...
>I have performed the steps outlined @ www.winhelponline.com/articles/149/1
> and I still can't open a .pps attachment.. I can move it to my desktop and
> open it, but not from mail....I am using Vista 32.. I have also tried to set
> associations also...but nothing...Any HELP PLEASE !
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> If you already have PowerPoint Viewer 2003 (or 2007) installed and yet this happens, check the following article for solution.
>>
>> Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Windows Mail in Windows Vista:
>> http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/149/1/
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
>> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>>
>> "Ed" <Ed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7FB46D50-31CE-463E-8B10-213FB6D11CC6@microsoft.com...
>> My operating system is Vista, I am using Windows Mail and am attempting to
>> open a Power Point file. I have been unable to do so because I have to
>> Create an association in the Set Associations control panel. Where do I find
>> the Set Associations control panel?
>>