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Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 02:41:47 Pacific
OS: XP
CPU/Ram: 256
Comment:

hi, my grandaughter just got a laptop with
xp manufacturer installed.the problem is,i sent her e-mail with a pic attachment but shecannot open it.anyone help please?
noterom

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.



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Response Number 1
Name: Johnw
Date: January 23, 2006 at 02:43:28 Pacific
Reply:

Attachments missing
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/tec030903.html
How to get Windows to stop blocking e-mail attachments in Outlook Express

Open OE > Tools > Options, select the Security tab, take the tick out of "Do not allow attachments to be saved or opened that could potentially be a virus".


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Response Number 2
Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 03:00:17 Pacific
Reply:

hi johnw, many thank's for your response.
much appreciated.
noterom

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.


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Response Number 3
Name: Johnw
Date: January 23, 2006 at 03:40:54 Pacific
Reply:

Your welcome noterom


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Response Number 4
Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 04:52:45 Pacific
Reply:


hi johnw, whent round to grandaughters
removed tick from
do not allow attachments to be saved
or opend that could potentially be
a virus. still would not open.
got message
create association in folder option
control panel.hope you may have some
more advice.
noterom.

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.


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Response Number 5
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 06:58:13 Pacific
Reply:

What is the extension, file extension. of that file ??

She may not have a program that can open that file.

Here is a list of file types--
http://www.computeruser.com/resources/dictionary/filetypes.html


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Response Number 6
Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 07:21:04 Pacific
Reply:

hi chuck2, not good with comp very new,
how do i find out the file extension?
noterom

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.


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Response Number 7
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 07:27:39 Pacific
Reply:

File extention is the 3 letters after the file name,and after the dot. e.g-- Computing.net


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Response Number 8
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 07:48:30 Pacific
Reply:

What is the file extention you have ???

Like I said before, here is a list of extentions and what type they are--
A list of file types

If your computer does not show the extention, then try this--
In Windows Explorer or Control Panel,
click Tools in the Menu bar,
click Folder Options,
click View tab,
in Advanced Settings list, find and uncheck the box for "Hide extenstions for known file types".


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Response Number 9
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 07:58:11 Pacific
Reply:

Also to say that I have a Relative that e-mails
a PPS file to me. I cannot open such a file.

According to the File Type like above PPS is--

.PPS PowerPoint Slideshow (filename extension).

And I would need a program that will run
PowerPoint Slideshow


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Response Number 10
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 08:02:12 Pacific
Reply:

EDIT-
According to the File Type like above PPS is--
TO READ--
According to the File Types link above PPS is--


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Response Number 11
Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 08:14:47 Pacific
Reply:


hi, i think i am with you now,the picture
i sent is a PPS file,which i had no problem
opening when it was sent to me with my wi98s.e,so any ideas,can i change it to a
picture that she can open,sorry if i sound thick,but i am.
noterom

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.


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Response Number 12
Name: Tufenuf
Date: January 23, 2006 at 08:29:36 Pacific
Reply:

noterom, You can download the PowerPoint Viewer 2003 Free at the link below which will solve the problem.

PowerPoint Viewer 2003

Tufenuf


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Response Number 13
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 08:35:26 Pacific
Reply:

In searching the web I find this download--
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en

Not sure if it works ??

Maybe I will try it.


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Response Number 14
Name: Chuck 2
Date: January 23, 2006 at 08:50:07 Pacific
Reply:

Damn, foiled by Tufenuf again. :)


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Response Number 15
Name: noterom
Date: January 23, 2006 at 09:09:17 Pacific
Reply:

hi Tufenuf,Chuck2, many thanks for your time,answers,and patience,all appreciated.
been and looked at the power point site.
will go to grandaughters tomrrow and download it.cheers.
noterom

the mind is like a parachute it only functions when open.


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