Synapse Syndrome

<jhoodlives@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I am trying to fix my new vista Computer. in the internet explorer I
> try to open a link which is supposed to show me a .doc file.
> unfortunately when i click the link the down load box opens and the
> file down loads. Before I can view it however, I get an alert from
> microsoft works which reads:
>
> Works cannot open
> "C:\users\LAINE\appData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet
> Files\Content.IE5\98KOR9X0\file1.doc". The file may be in use by
> another application, the file may not be supported by any of the
> installed converters, or the file may be corrupt.
>
> When I right click on the link and "save target as" the file saves to
> my desk top and I am able to then open with the program. Why can I
> not open the file throuigh the temp internet fioles or what program is
> causing this? As far as I know no other programs are running which
> could cause this. Please help before I throw away this Piece of
> Vista and switch back to XP.

Well, you found the workaround. Maybe there is something wrong with your
installation of Word - namely the IE integration, where Word is displayed
within IE. Try looking at the Options in Word and/or reinstalling it.

ss.