Try this:

<Tools <Options <General tab,
and *Uncheck*
"Ignore Other Applications".
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HTH,

RD

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Once upon a time, like everybody else, when I clicked on an Excel file
(say) on the Desktop, it would open for me. Now, I have to open the
Excel program first, then click file-open.

Any ideas?


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