Opening files

[Benny888]

I`vw done something wrong again, but I don`t know what!!!

I fiddled with various settings (I can`t remember which ones though!). Now when I download an article, or try to open a saved file, I get:
"Choose the programme you want to open this file" followed by a list of Firefox, I E. or other recommended programmes. Whichever I click on I get the same message! I cannot open the file I click on to view it. It started with a downloaded file from email, then I checked saved files and got the same result. Anybody any idea what I`ve done wrong please?

[follyfancier]

do you know what type of file it is
word doc for example, if the programme is not given in the list you can browse for the one that you want when you right click on open with

[tamborine]

Try:

Start/Help & Support/System Restore & choose an earlier date to re-set your pc.

[Benny888]

Hi Follyfancier and Tamborine,

I`ve tried both the options you suggest including two restore dates. I`ve just tried to add a file from disc of a camera I`ve just bought and the result is the same i.e. "Choose the prog you want" etc. I`ve tried every available option but still it stays the same, going back to "Choose the prog you want....." I`m using OpenOffice 3.2, would this make a difference?

[follyfancier]

I am sorry I don,t think I can help any further i don,t use that

[tamborine]

You need to choose the program to fit the file i.e. Word for .doc and picture/art program for file .jpg.

Am not familiar with Open Office - maybe someone else will help.