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Q88368: PC Win: Viewing Attachment Requires Association

Article: Q88368
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 31-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for Windows, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to view an attachment in version 3.0 of Microsoft Mail for
Windows, the following error may occur:

  The application for the attached file <filename> (or one of its
  components) could not be found.

RESOLUTION
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To associate the attached file with the originating application, use the
Association command on the Windows File Manager File menu. The Associate command
assigns and associates a specific file extension to a particular application. If
there is no extension or no copy of the originating application, there can be no
association.

To Associate a File
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1. From the File Manager File menu, choose Associate.

2. Specify the file extension in the File With Extension: box.

3. Specify the application in the Associate With: box. You can use the Browse
  feature to quickly find the application's executable file.

Additional query words: 3.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMail300
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0

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