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btcomm

macrumors regular
Original poster
Oct 18, 2006
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Ok so I try to open a .doc attachment in mail, it says it does not know what application to use.

I have to chose application every time and then it will open.

If I open a document from the hard drive, that works fine.

What do I need to do to get mail to automatically open the doc in ms word?

I have already tried removing word with their uninstall utility and reinstalling and that has not helped.

This is mac os x 10.4.6.
 

kolax

macrumors G3
Mar 20, 2007
9,181
115
Since you said that all .Doc files on your hard drive open with MS Word, this probably won't matter, but worth a shot.

Find a .Doc file and press CMD+I to get information on it. It'll tell you the default application for opening it. Reselect MS Word and click "Apply To All" and it might help.
 
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