Microsoft KB Archive/105210

Easy Open Causes Error Message Opening Word Settings File

PSS ID Number: Q105210 Article last modified on 03-07-1997

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= SYMPTOM =

Double-clicking a Word Settings file generates the following error message:

The document “Word Settings (5)” could not be opened, because the application “Microsoft Word” could not be found. Could not find a translation extension with appropriate translators.

= CAUSE =

Apple’s “Macintosh Easy Open Setup” version 1.0 CP is installed on the Macintosh. This utility is unaware that Word can open a Settings file.

= WORKAROUND =

To successfully start Word from a Settings file, turn Easy Open off:


 * 1) From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
 * 2) Open the Macintosh Easy Open Setup control panel. Select the OFF button (no need to restart the Macintosh) and close the control panel.

You can now start Word by double-clicking a Settings file.

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