Outlook .doc file opens in Word Pad I want WORD

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WhiskeyR

When I open doc files that come in email it opens them in Word Pad. I want
them to open in Microsoft WORD. How do I change this?
 
V

VanguardLH

WhiskeyR said:
When I open doc files that come in email it opens them in Word Pad. I want
them to open in Microsoft WORD. How do I change this?

Well, do you actually have *Word* installed?
 
M

Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Save your attachment to your desktop. Right click on it and select Open
With. Select Microsoft Word and check the option to always use this program
to open .doc files.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
ALWAYS post your Outlook version.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, WhiskeyR asked:

| When I open doc files that come in email it opens them in Word Pad.
| I want them to open in Microsoft WORD. How do I change this?
 

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