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What Word programme do you have. Word 2003 or earlier will not open a Docx file.
Hi totara,
Thanks for the quick reply.I have Word 2002 installed,purchased as part of bundle when I bought the PC in 2003.Probably only use it half a dozen times a year so have never bothered to update it/or purchase a later version.Are there "free" versions on the market? and would my PC suit it.
Thanks
Hi Piwi,
As far as I know, you can open docx files in Open Office. It is free and will open all microsoft Word documents.
CB
Hi Piwi,
Microsoft have a small free programme to enable docx files to be opened in older Word programmes. I cannot remember what it is but try the Microsoft web site. It could be the Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office System. Totara.
Hi totara,
We will keep you on.You were right on the button.Took a couple of minutes to download the Compatibility Pack and I was away laughing and all is o.k.Can open the file as good as gold.Thanks very much and also to CB for your quick replies.Have a nice day.Piwi.
Haha, Totara just beat me to it! I was going to suggest the compatibility pack but thought that you were after a complete program.
Glad all is well now Piwi.
CB 
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I have received a docx file from a trusted person attached to an email.It is a Word document but the attachment window states "unknown file type'.When I try to open this file I get an error message "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.Create an association in the Folder Options Control panel".I have tried to do this but to no avail.Am I doing something wrong somewhere?My email prog is Outlook Exp.and my O.S.is Windows XP.