Received an email with a few .doc file attachments. Clicked on one and it should have been opened with my default setting which is LibreOffice Writer. Instead, Windows Media Player barges in and attempts to open the file, then gives an error message saying that it could not open the file. Well, I didn't ask it open that file.
I went back in to check the default options for programs and sure enough, Libreoffice is set as default for .docs. I even D\L the MS Word reader and set it to default but Media Player insists on trying and failing?
I went to Windows Programs and Features and disabled Media Player, rebooted and would you believe Media Player STILL elbows in to try to open the file.
I might be now suspecting the source which is a trusted location but .....?
Windows Media player barging in
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Windows Media player barging in
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Have you tried the following?
- Right-click any .doc file.
- Select Open With > Choose Default Program from the context menu.
- Select LibreOffice Writer in the list of programs. If it is not listed, click Browse... and locate it.
- Tick the check box "Always use this program to open this kind of file".
- Click OK.
- Right-click any .doc file.
- Select Open With > Choose Default Program from the context menu.
- Select LibreOffice Writer in the list of programs. If it is not listed, click Browse... and locate it.
- Tick the check box "Always use this program to open this kind of file".
- Click OK.
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Could be the extension is hidden. Try a "Save As" on one of the attachments. See what the complete file name is.
Be sure to scan the attachment after saving and before opening.
Joe
Be sure to scan the attachment after saving and before opening.
Joe
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Yes, I can open them if they are saved in a folder somewhere. It's when they are an attachment in an email that they do not open. I use Thunderbird ( latest ) and I know I have been able to open them OK in the past, by just double clicking them. This is a recent problem.HansV wrote:Have you tried the following?
- Right-click any .doc file.
- Select Open With > Choose Default Program from the context menu.
- Select LibreOffice Writer in the list of programs. If it is not listed, click Browse... and locate it.
- Tick the check box "Always use this program to open this kind of file".
- Click OK.
BOB
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
They are from a trusted source and the extension shows as .doc?JoeP wrote:Could be the extension is hidden. Try a "Save As" on one of the attachments. See what the complete file name is.
Be sure to scan the attachment after saving and before opening.
Joe
I don't understand why Media player is so persistent.
I've emailed the originator to ask her to resend the message to me.
BOB
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Bob, have you checked in Thunderbird 'Options' > 'Attachments' > 'Incoming' to see what 'Action' is being applied to your 'Content Type'?
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
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Paul
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Paul.....I think you nailed it!
Sure enough, there was MS Media player as the choice for M\S Word .doc files. I changed it to LibreOffice Writer but now have to wait for the originator to resend the email, since I don't get many .doc file attachments in my emails and deleted the original.
Sure enough, there was MS Media player as the choice for M\S Word .doc files. I changed it to LibreOffice Writer but now have to wait for the originator to resend the email, since I don't get many .doc file attachments in my emails and deleted the original.
BOB
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
I hope that resolves your problem. Time will tell.
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
I can send you a .doc file
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
That would be great to finish testing this, instead of waiting for the re-sender to act. Thanks!Rudi wrote:I can send you a .doc file
BOB
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Sent you a PM....
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Paul and Rudi,
Rudi's test message came in and TB opened the attachment with LibreOffice just fine.
Thank you both for your help!
Rudi's test message came in and TB opened the attachment with LibreOffice just fine.
Thank you both for your help!
BOB
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Re: Windows Media player barging in
Paul, Bob
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