OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

I would go to the PageMill website or contact their tech support. It might
need a patch that will create a path to the software that the OS will
recognize.

Mariana

"K Barrett" wrote in message
news:KqG0d.155604$9d6.93614@attbi_s54...
OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and
is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since
time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even
suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

K Barrett wrote:
When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate to
that file.

From "Start | Help and Support" in Windows XP:

To change the program that opens a file

1. Open My Documents.
If the file you want is not located in My Documents or its subfolders, use Search to find it. To open Search, click Start, and then click Search.
2. Right-click the file you want to open in a different program, and then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, click Change.
4. Click the name of the program in which you want the file to open.

Notes

- To open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents.
- This change affects all files that have the same file name extension as the file you selected. For example, if you change the program that opens a .jpg file, all .jpg files will open in this program.
- You can also change the program that opens a file by right-clicking the file, clicking Open With, and then clicking the program name. If the program you want is not displayed, click Browse.

John

Well, all was restored by re installing teh programs... I guess this
computer is just sort of twitchy. I didn't relize there was a big a
difference between XP and Win 98.

I must have installed that program in about 3 different files one under my
user name, one as adminstrator and one in program files... ack, no wonder
the thing wouldn't work!

Thanks so much for your input. John, I've saved you info because I *know*
i'll need that again some day.

Thnaks bunches!!

Kath
"K Barrett" wrote in message
news:KqG0d.155604$9d6.93614@attbi_s54...
OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and
is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since
time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even
suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

Well, all was restored by re installing teh programs... I guess this
computer is just sort of twitchy. I didn't relize there was a big a
difference between XP and Win 98.

I must have installed that program in about 3 different files one under my
user name, one as adminstrator and one in program files... ack, no wonder
the thing wouldn't work!

Thanks so much for your input. John, I've saved you info because I *know*
i'll need that again some day.

Thnaks bunches!!

Kath
"K Barrett" wrote in message
news:KqG0d.155604$9d6.93614@attbi_s54...
OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and
is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since
time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even
suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

That was my first thought too, but Page Mill so sooooo out of date they no
longer even list it under their products!! (I been ORPHANED!)

Thanks, Mariana,

K
"GrlIntrpted" wrote in message
. net...
I would go to the PageMill website or contact their tech support. It
might
need a patch that will create a path to the software that the OS will
recognize.

Mariana

"K Barrett" wrote in message
news:KqG0d.155604$9d6.93614@attbi_s54...
OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program
aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill,
and
is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since
time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even
suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

That was my first thought too, but Page Mill so sooooo out of date they no
longer even list it under their products!! (I been ORPHANED!)

Thanks, Mariana,

K
"GrlIntrpted" wrote in message
. net...
I would go to the PageMill website or contact their tech support. It
might
need a patch that will create a path to the software that the OS will
recognize.

Mariana

"K Barrett" wrote in message
news:KqG0d.155604$9d6.93614@attbi_s54...
OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program
aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill,
and
is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since
time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even
suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

I've printed this out! And saving it becasue I know I'll need it again some
day!!

K

"John DeGood" wrote in message
...
K Barrett wrote:
When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

From "Start | Help and Support" in Windows XP:

To change the program that opens a file

1. Open My Documents.
If the file you want is not located in My Documents or its subfolders,
use Search to find it. To open Search, click Start, and then click Search.
2. Right-click the file you want to open in a different program, and
then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, click Change.
4. Click the name of the program in which you want the file to open.

Notes

- To open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents.
- This change affects all files that have the same file name extension
as the file you selected. For example, if you change the program that opens
a .jpg file, all .jpg files will open in this program.
- You can also change the program that opens a file by right-clicking
the file, clicking Open With, and then clicking the program name. If the
program you want is not displayed, click Browse.

John

I've printed this out! And saving it becasue I know I'll need it again some
day!!

K

"John DeGood" wrote in message
...
K Barrett wrote:
When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate
to
that file.

From "Start | Help and Support" in Windows XP:

To change the program that opens a file

1. Open My Documents.
If the file you want is not located in My Documents or its subfolders,
use Search to find it. To open Search, click Start, and then click Search.
2. Right-click the file you want to open in a different program, and
then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, click Change.
4. Click the name of the program in which you want the file to open.

Notes

- To open My Documents, click Start, and then click My Documents.
- This change affects all files that have the same file name extension
as the file you selected. For example, if you change the program that opens
a .jpg file, all .jpg files will open in this program.
- You can also change the program that opens a file by right-clicking
the file, clicking Open With, and then clicking the program name. If the
program you want is not displayed, click Browse.

John

K,

The best thing to do is look at the code from the standpoint of a text editor
and manually do the editing. Load-in the old code that works and then compare it
with the new code that does not work. Then start editing line per line and
checking the html with your browser. I have seen the type of problem you mention
with newer programs; i. e. Front Page, and I am under the assumption that some
of the XML translations are getting in there and messing things up.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html

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K Barrett wrote:

OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett

K,

The best thing to do is look at the code from the standpoint of a text editor
and manually do the editing. Load-in the old code that works and then compare it
with the new code that does not work. Then start editing line per line and
checking the html with your browser. I have seen the type of problem you mention
with newer programs; i. e. Front Page, and I am under the assumption that some
of the XML translations are getting in there and messing things up.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



K Barrett wrote:

OK, I'm screwed.

I updated to XP and now files created by my web page maker program aren't
recognised by XP.

When I try to open the file I have to tell XP which program to associate to
that file.

Is this becasue the program is a very old one? (its called PageMill, and is
very simple and easy to use, especially since I've been using it since time
immemorial.) Is there a way to get XP to recognize PageMill? Maybe
reinstall pagemill? This program is sooo od that Adobe doesn't even suport
it anymore...

I'd hate to have to buy a new program and then have to learn it.

And, yes, this *is* on topic, unless no one wants anymore OrchidSafari
archives...

K Barrett