Thunderbird 2.0.0.21

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I recently changed over the Thunderbird...NICE JOB!

Having a little problem with opening attachments. I getting a dialogue box prompting Nero to open but the program is beyond it's trial date. When I try to browse I don't get to anything recognizable.

I am using XP and just want to re-set the default attachment programs so I can open .wmv and .gif files. No real luck with help for T-Bird, mostly Firefox and SeaMonkey stuff.

A URL would be more than enough...a discussion revered.

Thanks in advance.

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[DanRaisch]

See this article -- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Actions_for_a ... file_types

[b.line]

Thanks Dan.

[DanRaisch]

You're welcome.

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Hey Dan,

Me again...I read the article, quite good but not stupid proof.

I select Tools ---> Options;
to the “Download Actions” dialogue box;
I choose “View and Edit Actions”;
and browse for applications from the “Open Attachment” dialogue box;
I select “Program Files” folder; choose Firefox.exe (for example) to open a .wmv file (for example);
but the “OK” button remains grayed out back at the “Open Attachment” box.

I don't know which applications open what or which .exe files to choose from within the application.

Nero lives in the “Common Files” folder so I'm thinking I may need to download a plug-in or helper application for photos (.jpg/.tif /.gif / etc), movies (.mpeg /.wmv /etc).

I apparently have become so Microsoft dependent I am lost but I am determined to regain control of my files and digital destiny,

Sorry for the pain...thanks for the help.

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[DanRaisch]

Firefox would not be the tool for video files. For those you could use a utility such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime player, or a similar option.
For photos (JPG) you might have software that came with a camera, like Canon's ZoomBrowser EX. Alternatively, something like Ifranview is a freeware utility to view many image file types (jpg, tif, gif, etc.)

[Freee!!]

Firefox would not be the tool for video files. For those you could use a utility such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime player, or a similar option.
For photos (JPG) you might have software that came with a camera, like Canon's ZoomBrowser EX. Alternatively, something like Ifranview is a freeware utility to view many image file types (jpg, tif, gif, etc.)

Ifranview can also handle video (and audio).

[DanRaisch]

Thanks, Freee!!. I've never used it for that and didn't recall that feature.

[Freee!!]

Thanks, Freee!!. I've never used it for that and didn't recall that feature.

You're welcome. I just try to open unknown file types in IrfanView and a lot of the times it works. Irfan Skiljan is really good.