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More info?)
Heirloom:
I appreciate you taking the time to deal with my little problems, which
apparently aren't any.
The XLS file is associated with the email that was being sent and has to do
with M$ Office and I saved it, but I was able to open it directly.
I don't mess with dll files and if DOS isn't involved, there is nothng to
worry about.
Thanks again.
Harry.
"Heirloom" <roland58XX@XXcox.net> wrote in message
news:%235XwFcypFHA.2504@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Harry,
> From Windows Explorer, unless I am mistaken, it would take a
double
> left click to open a file......for the most part, this is going to be
> limited to executable type files.
> Not familiar with .xls, but, I would assume that would be
associated
> with Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet).....in which case, you would need to
open
> this file with Excel. The next one would require another question.....why
> are you attempting to open a dynamic link library (.dll)? A .DLL file is
a
> support file and is used by one or more programs. As an example, if
several
> parts of a program need to perform the same action that action may be
placed
> into a .DLL file (library) that the various program parts can all use.
This
> saves space and makes it easier when that particular routine needs to be
> updated. You should NEVER have a need to "open" a .DLL file on its own;
> there really is no way to do so. Note: This file type can become infected
> and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this
> extension. If you want to look at the resources in a DLL library you can
use
> a program like PE Resource Explorer but, BE CAREFUL, as messing with a DLL
> file can seriously damage Windows or programs if you do the wrong thing.
> The [hiroglyphes] you are seeing do not really suggest anything to
> do with DOS, but, rather machine language and Archive would, probably, be
> the proper setting.
> I doubt Proxyconn or Adobe have anything to do with this, with the
> possible exception of one or both having resources with the particular
> .dll(s) you are fiddling with. In short, quit it......let Windows handle
> that. The use of a 'web accelerator' has mixed opinions with the balance
> being tipped toward 'more trouble that they are worth.' They utilize
proxy
> servers and compress some of the site data making things appear a little
> faster, however, this is mostly done at the expense of some of the
> content........realized gain is debatable.
> Lastly, while it is somewhat admirable that you continue to dig
and
> take things apart to learn more, this should be done with great care and
> judiciously. In spite of the opinions of many, I found Me to be a good
OS,
> however, it does like to remain uncluttered and tends to balk at
unprovoked
> probes....probably why my Me machine ran for so many years without the
need
> to reinstall....and a good back up is always the best route to take.
> Sorry for the lengthy diatribe, I hope I answered your questions
> adequately.
> Heirloom, old and really
> enjoying the new XP box.
>
>
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> news:u6djiDspFHA.3408@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >
> > Ok, here it is, Heirloom:
> >
> > 1. Open file with single left click (set).
> > 2. Don't know about extension, but the type is XLS and
> > Dll's, the way it looks, may be others.
> > 3. When trying to open with WordPad, before clicking on
> > Properties, I get hiroglyphes, suggesting DOS.
> > Properties itself shows the file as Archive.
> > 4. Ther is a possibility, that Proxyconn (Accelerator) or
> > Adobe Acrobat may be involved, but can't be sure.
> > 5. Windows Explorer? I should think so.
> >
> > Hope this helps, Heirloom. If not, I'm stuck with it.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@XXcox.net> wrote in message
> > news:OzD%23cIrpFHA.620@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >> Harry,
> >> When you say "opening certain files with a specific icon", 1.
> > How
> >> are you attempting to open them? 2. What kind of files are they (the
> > files
> >> extension)? 3. What is this 'specific' icon (right click on it and
> > check
> >> Properties)? 4. Are all the files associated with a specific program?
> > 5.
> >> Are you doing this from Windows Explorer?
> >> Heirloom, old and pops in once in a
while
> >>
> >>
> >> "KB" <KB@discussions.winme> wrote in message
> >> news:eUrMsyqpFHA.764@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >> > Try not tweaking the system, that's the best way to not have things
> > break.
> >> > It's not a 2005 XP system and it can only do so much. If it's stable
> > and
> >> > reliable, you need to live with how it runs and be happy it runs as
> >> > well
> >> > as
> >> > it does. Not many systems live as long as yours (and mine) has.
> >> >
> >> > KB
> >> >
> >> > "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:uDO58FqpFHA.2152@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >> >> When opening certain files with a specific icon, a "Create Shortcut"
> > box
> >> >> comes up instead of the file, asking for comment and command line,
> >> >> amongst
> >> >> other things.
> >> >> No idea how this developed, but it could possibly have something to
do
> >> > with
> >> >> Tweak UI.
> >> >> So far I was able to get around it but would like to see it fixed.
> >> > Possible?
> >> >>
> >> >> Harry.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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