The error that you are seeing indicates that there is no OPEN action in
the file associations for that specific file type.

What type of files are you having the problem with? Each type has to be
fixed individually, if needed.

If PowerPoint files see:
Unable to open .PPS attachments directly from Outlook Express
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm

For other types, see the Identifying Attachment File Types and Setting
File Associations section of
Decoding Internet Attachments - A Tutorial
http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_san...e.htm#identify

The problem typically arises where the default action is something such
as PLAY or READ.

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Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm


"Mike Lubov" wrote in message
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When I try to open an attachment to an e-mail, I get an error message
telling me that there is no File Type associated with this file and I
should set one in Folders Options.

If I save the attachment to the Desktop and click it, it opens.

I ran msimn/reg option and rewrote the file association line in the
EML section of File Types to no avail.

How can I get OE6 to recognize files?

I'm running XP Professional SP2.

TIA

Mike