Strange file .

[willdwilly]

Recently while transfering files fron one computer to a newer one ,useing a USB Bridge cable and linking software , Outlook files ,when moved showed up on the transfer as an MS office icon(square 4 colors interlocked together), and conciquently, these files could not be opened with any program I know of. I have used this same setup many times with no problems. Any clues anyone? Kelly

 

[Marcs41]

It would help if you gave us the extension of the file, but I would suspect the newer PC has Office 2003 installed?

Marc
_{If 'something' 'somewhere' gives 'some' error, expect random guesses or no replies at all. Please specify details.
Free Tip: The F1 Key does NOT destroy your PC!}
How Do I Get Great Answers To my Tek-Tips Questions? See faq219-2884

 

[willdwilly]

marcs 41. No exetension and both machines ran 98 ,I think Office 2000.Kelly

 

[Marcs41]

no extension? Are you sure your setting "Hide extentions for ..." is OFF?

Marc
_{If 'something' 'somewhere' gives 'some' error, expect random guesses or no replies at all. Please specify details.
Free Tip: The F1 Key does NOT destroy your PC!}
How Do I Get Great Answers To my Tek-Tips Questions? See faq219-2884

 

[willdwilly]

YES!!.