lotus wk4 file will only open if excel is opened first

[jaydeebetoo]

when a user clicks on a .wk4 file either nothing happens or a msg comes back saying no program is installed to open this file. The file type IS associated with excel and will open if excel is already running. Anyone come across this one before? any help appreciated

 

[BenRowe]

Are you sure about the file type being associated with excel? Is there an excel-like icon displaying next to the file name? If not, right click on file name, click open, select program from a list, select excel, and make sure box to always use the selected program to open files of this kind is checked.

If you do have an excel-like icon, go to MyComputer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types and find the WK4 extension. Click on the Advanced button and make sure there is an open action.

 

[KenWright]

Assuming the association really is there, in Excel, try Tools / Options / General / Untick 'Ignore Other Applications'

Regards
Ken..............

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