Need to create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel for "Open Office"
Submitted by CathMac on Wed, 2007-02-28 03:21.
I still haven't settled into a "Classic" planner yet and I thought I'd try playing with the hipster 3 x 5 card templates. I managed to install "Open Office" and I think I set it up to open "Excel" but when I try to open the DIY hipster kit for 1 ups I get the "Need to create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel" message. But the program tab in the Folder Options Control Panel doesn't list "Open Office".
What am I doing wrong?
By the way, I'm not sure what I'd need do if I did see Open Office in the Folder Options Control Panel. I was hoping it would be self explanatory.
Interestingly, I didn't have this problem with the classic 2 ups.
Any suggestions?
~Cath
Clarify the question
Hi.
I think I know enough about Folder Options to help you, but I need some more info from you to give you the right answer.
1. What is the extension of the file you are trying to open?
2. When you go to Folder Options, and you look for that file type, what program does it say it's going to use?
3. What program do you want to use to open that file?
Very little about Windows machines is really self-explanatory. :/
shris
Attempt at clarification
Thanks for the help. Doubtless my response will betray my techno ignorance.
1) Not sure what an "extension" is. All I know is the program name "OpenOffice.org 2.1" which I see under: "Start", "Programs"
2) H.323 Internet Telephony
3) No personal preference. Do you know what my likely options are? Of those options what would you recommend?
~Cath
Last attempt at a reply. *sigh*...
Hi Cath,
Quote: "Doubtless my response will betray my techno ignorance".
MS Word has just eaten my file (Fortunately I have a backup) Glad to hear I am not the only one who has made an enemy of Windows. :)
1) "Not sure what an "extension" is".
Looking at the file you should see a . (dot) followed by a few letters. For example: CatsInHats(dot)txt. This tells me two things. One it is a text file, and 2, it is a file about hat wearing cats. :D
2) "H.323 Internet Telephony"
Click new --> type your new extension in the pop up box --> click okay --> highlight you new extension and click 'change' --> choose a program from the pop up menu.
3) "No personal preference. Do you know what my likely options are? Of those options what would you recommend"?
Looking at the file does it read: DiyP3_hipsterPDA_1up.zip or diyp3h_core_1up.pdf? For the one ending in zip you need 'winzip' (or something of that ilk) and 'Adobe Acrobat Reader' for the pdf.
The only official D*I*Y file to open with Openoffice is the Widget kit. :)
By the way you may see some files in the 'archive' that look like this: ._diyp3h_core_1up.pdf. Best just ignore them and hope that they go away. ;)
"Not Supported" or "Been Corrupted"
What a mess.
Well, it looks like I wound up with multiple "sets" of Open Office under Folder Options. I'm guessing I needed to re-boot and my multiple attempts resulted in multiple downloads once I re-booted.
I didn't know which file --within the multiple sets-- to try and create an extension for so I deleted all but one with "config" in the title.
I went to the DIY "getting started" instructions and if I am reading them correctly, I should be able to open the hipster kit with Adobe 6, which I have but I'm getting the "Not Supported" or "Been Corrupted" message .
If it makes a difference I did register Open Office; and it does appear to be on my computer; and I can open it.
So, beng the techno idiot I am, I can't understand why my computer won't simply use Open Office to open the kit.
~Cath
Folder Options
Hi Cath.
Folder Options is the master list for the computer to know what program will open what type of file. Most of the time this list is edited automatically when you install a new program.
Most programs will ONLY edit the folder options when you install them--they won't do it again later unless they have a nag screen that says something like "Outlook isn't your default mail program, do you want to make it the default?"
One way to get the folder options back in there would be to reinstall OpenOffice, just one time. Since it's already on your machine it might ask you if you want to 'repair' your installation--this might work, not sure.
Since you say you've deleted a bunch of stuff, reinstalling might be the way to go.
shris
OPENING TIFF DOCUMENT
I'VE TRIED TO DOWNLOAD THE TIFF APPLICATION/SOFT WARE THE SITE OFFERS. I STILL CANNOT OPEN THE DOCUMENT. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGESTIONS???
I do not know what you mean
I do not know what you mean by the extension of the file or where to find it as it is an e-mail?
extension
yes, it is an email....The extension is file name.pdf
the 3 letter code that appears after the filename
File types hidden?
Don't forget that on some Windbloze machines the default is to hide file types so the three letter code at the end of a filename may not be visible.
answer to your question
i'm trying to open my internet explorer file. i don't know how to go to the folder option. can you give me an option of which program should i use to open this file
Folder options
Hi.
Don't use IE. Go to your WINDOWS explorer (the one that browses the folders of your hard drive). If you don't know where it is, you can use Start/Run, then type "explorer.exe" in the little box and click OK.
When you have it open, go to the "Tools" menu at the top of the page.
Then click the "Folder Options" item. If you have personalized menus enabled, you might have to go first to the double down arrow and wait for the menu to expand to show all the options.
Then proceed as described previously.
shris
I can't open any
I can't open any photo/pictures on the e-mail, I get this message --"this file does not have a program association.................create an assoc., in the folder option.....I don' know how????
Jean
I can't open any.....
Jean,
I'm getting exactly the same message when I try to open pix in outlook express, but not every time. If I find a solution to this aggravating situation, I'll hand it over to you, and you the same, please.
Good luck
Richard
photos lost in emptying recycle bin.....
Hello shris, i lost my photos in emptying the recycle bin ..how can i FREELY recover them ??? i downloaded Handy Recovery ..they are very small and it does not re put them in your recycle bin does such a program exists? and free?
second question: Handy Recovery will expire in 4 days.....wil it bring with him my photos? wil it loose my photos?
Knowledge fails
Hi berbar1.
I'm sorry, but I haven't made a study of tools to recover stuff after you've deleted them from the recycle bin.
I don't know anything about Handy Recovery, so I can't help you with advice there.
If I were you, I'd chat up the nearest compu-geek you can make friends with--somebody who does desktop support for a living--and see if they know.
The one time I had an issue (about 12 years ago, I think) where I needed to recover a significant portion of the system, I *paid* for the tool I used and considered it a bargain at about $30-$50. I immediately uninstalled said tool and never used it again. :) I would tell you the name but I can't remember it and it probably doesn't exist anymore anyway.
shris
creating an association
WHAT I'M TRYING TO DO IS TO DOWNLOAD A NEW AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CARD, THE WEB SITE SAYS THE FOLLOWING: THIS FILE DOES NOT HAVE A PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH IT FOR PERFORMING ITS ACTION....CREATE AN ASSOCIATION IN THE FOLDER OPTIONS CONTROL PAGE.
CAN YOU HELP ME??
First of all, please stop "shouting"
Unmash that caps-lock key.
Next, I know of no "Auto Insurance Card" on this site. Where are you trying to download this from ?
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)
not opening folders
sir , all the file excepting my computer and internet explorer are not opening my system
problem says that not associate with folder options control panel
control panel is also not open
Filename confusion?
It sounds like you might be trying to open up a PDF file from within OpenOffice. What is the exact file name of the thing you're trying to open?
Keep in mind that OpenOffice can open standard Microsoft Office files (Word .docs, Excel .xls, PowerPoint .ppt), as well as OpenOffice Draw files (.odg) and a few other native formats. A PDF file should be opened by Adobe Acrobat, preferably version 7 and up. A PDF file is generally not meant to be changed, only printed, whereas the other files *can* be changed.
That being said, I only provide the "official" hPDA files in PDF format, though the Widget Kit and some of the user-contributed templates can be opened in OpenOffice and other programs for editing.
Hope this doesn't confuse you more.... The best place to start is to tell us the file name you're trying to open.
all my best,
dj
Adobe Reader 6 versus Adobe Acrobat 7
I thought the "Getting Started" instructions said that Adobe 6 (Adobe Reader 6 ???) would do it.
From what you are saying, I guess I need to change or upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 7.
As far as the exact "files" I am trying to open ...
Since I am unfamiliar with the lingo I’ll be as literal as I can. I am trying to “download†three different “PDF packagesâ€, as outlined below. I got the PDF package names (file names???) from the three different (but similar) error messages I am getting.
1)
D*I*Y Planner Hipster Edition 1 up version
aka: DiyP3_hipsterPDA_1up.zip from www.diyplanner.com
2)
D*I*Y Planner Hipster Edition 4 up version
aka: DiyP3_hipsterPDA_4up.zip from www.diyplanner.com
3)
D*I*Y Planner Hipster Edition 1 up version
aka: DiyP3_hipsterPDA_gr[1].zip
The next time I have a chance I’ll try downloading Adobe Acrobat 7 and then downloading Open Office again (but only once). Then I’ll re-boot and I’ll take it from there. I’m hoping I’ll have some sort of epiphany that gives me the intuition I need to navigate my way from that point.
Thanks for all of the help. I appreciate your patience with this Newbie.
~Cath
PDF packages
Hi Cath.
You need TWO pieces of software to deal with the files you've named. But first you have to download the files and save them on your local machine. That is, click the download link and choose SAVE, then put them somewhere you can find them.
Software needed after that:
1) Winzip or another compression utility (winrar, and others will also work, and Windows XP will natively open .zip files also)
You have to use this software to 'unpack' or 'extract' the compressed file stored within. Think of 'zip' as the Space Bag of the software world. If you have Windows XP then you should be able to double click on the downloaded file and it will open it up like a folder. There might be several things inside that special folder--but in the menu options (under "File" in XP) there will be an option for "extract all" which will unpack all the files so you can use them.
2) After you get the files out of the zip package, THEN you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF files. You do NOT need Acrobat, only Acrobat READER. The Reader is free, but Acrobat is not. If you have Acrobat Reader 6 installed, then when you double-click the .pdf file, it will open up so you can see it on screen and print it.
shris
Two Pieces of Software
I have saved the 1up version to my desktop.
I have Microsoft Office 2000 SR-1 Prof'l (it came with a used computer I bought from work).
I don't see "Winzip", "Winrar" or anything else I would guess to be a compression utility under Programs. Will I have to buy one or is there a reliable one I can download for free? If I need to buy one how much is it likely to cost?
If I only need Acrobat Reader is "6" ok, or should I take what J.D. said to mean that I should upgrade to "7"?
Thanks again.
~Cath
7-Zip?
What version of Windows are you using? XP comes with software that can handle at least zip files. I'm not sure what other formats it handles. If you need other formats it doesn't handle, or have an older version of Windows, check out http://www.7-zip.org/ Free & open source compression/decompression software.
For Adobe reader - that's up to you. Acrobat Reader is free. There's no real reason not to upgrade except if things might break.
-Kenny
The ...create an assoc.,....
The ...create an assoc.,.... appears on an e-mail message that has photos/pictures when I try to view them, the same message appears if I download the message??
I received an attach and it
I received an attach and it doesn't let me open it. It tells me I need to create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel. How in the heck do you do that??
associate
To associate a file with a program
Open My Computer.
Double-click a drive or folder.
Right-click a file, and then click Open With. If Open With is not available, click Open.
Follow the instructions under the option that matches the dialog box you see:
Open With--Recommended Programs list
Under Programs, click the program in which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program you want.
-or-
Click the look for the appropriate program on the Web link to search the Web for a program to open your file.
Open With--No Recommended Programs list
Under Programs, click the program in which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program you want. You can also type a comment that provides information about the file type. This information will appear in the folder window under Details when you view the file in a folder.
-or-
Click the look for the appropriate program on the Web link to search the Web for a program to open your file.
Cannot open this file
Windows cannot find a program to open the file. In the Cannot open this file dialog box, do one of the following:
Click Use the Web service to find the appropriate program. This enables you to search the Web for the program that will open the file.
-or-
Click Select the program from a list to choose a program to open the file in the Open With dialog box.
Notes
To open My Computer, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
For some file types, you will right-click a file, point to Open With, and then click Choose Program.
To ensure that Windows always uses the same program to open the file, or any other file with the same file name extension, in the Open With dialog box, select the Always use this program to open these files check box.
Help me please
I lost my Control Panel and when I go to search for it it doesn't pop up. I've looked in everything I could possible look in. I need majior help. So please help me .
Thank You,
Morgan
What is the point of this thread ?
None of this makes sense to me.
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)
That's because...
It's a Windows thang, you wouldn't understand...
And I certainly don't, but I don't know why I keep opening this thread! I guess because if I don't the "new" posts just sit there and bug me!!!
-Jon
No wonder...
it is so confusing. It's Windows !!
Did I make you look again, Jon ?
:)
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)
AAAARRRRGGGG!
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
YES!!! argh!
I feel like Charlie Brown...
-Jon
[edited by innowen 1/28/08: cut out some aarrrgh from the subject as it was blowing out site design]
Not able to view photos.(JPG) when received as attachment:
When opening an E-Mail with a photograph attachment, I am unable to view the photo., the message reads as follows:the file does not have an association with it for performing this action.Create an association in the Folder Options Panel.Please tell me how this is done.
Gene.
Google
Gene,
I suggest you type the exact error message into Google and search for it. Almost always I've found the solution for a software problem that way
cheers
Katrina