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Derek

Derek Report 26 Feb 2005 09:14

On occasions, like me, I'm sure everyone receives files, emails etc that are frustrating because one cannot open them.They appear with odd lettering attachments such as the following:- psf, pdf, %pdf, abm, eml, pps, psd, dbx, disclaimer2.txt and more. Where does one start to find the answers, is there a book, a website, someone in the know, as I say, surely I'm not the only one and I expect there other additions that I have not mentioned. Help, Derek in France

Crista

Crista Report 26 Feb 2005 09:25

Derek, You can type the file extension into this site to find out what sort of file it is. http://filext.*com Crista

Richard in Perth

Richard in Perth Report 26 Feb 2005 09:40

For most common file types, you can download free file viewers which will enable you to at least view and/or print the contents without needing the actual program installed on your PC. Type the extension and 'file viewer' into Google to find the right viewer. Richard

BrianW

BrianW Report 26 Feb 2005 10:16

A lot will be in Adobe Acrobat, so make sure you have downloaded that. What often also works in to right click and go 'Open with' and choose Internet Explorer.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

Derek

Derek Report 26 Feb 2005 11:18

Hey thanks my friends, Crista you're up late, Brian nice to hear from you again and Richard,is it OZ or Scotland, thanks. Still in a confused state, Crista, I think the FILExt site is beyond me, Richard's advice is OK except I have Adobe 4 & 5 on desktop and do not know how to update to Adobe 7, something to do with 'add & remove' prog on settings. When clicking on it, theres a yellow triangle, no workee. Tried IE, Brian, but no joy at present. Its the age, keep trying, regards, Derek